The Darkness of Thorne House

The Darkness of Thorne House
Book 1 of The Maplewood Horrors Series

"Thorne House has finally been woken, and Evil has come home."

The dark and eerie town of Maplewood, Maine, has buried its secrets deep for thirty years. The Mayfield covenant of witches and warlocks once ruled with bloodthirsty brutality—until the "Secret Six" rose against them, leaving the coven dead. Or so the townsfolk believed. But Thorne House, their lair of unspeakable horrors, has been waiting. Now, it's time for revenge has come.

Jenny and Nicholas Rickman have been living a lie. On the run with their parents, hiding their true identities as the Ashbourne twins, they have no idea of the dark legacy tied to their blood. As their sixteenth birthday approaches, strange visions and sinister whispers signal the awakening of their supernatural powers—gifts that could either save or doom them. The truth is a cruel betrayal: They are the last heirs of a powerful bloodline, destined to face the darkness that haunts Maplewood.

Seeking a fresh start, the Rickmans arrive in Maplewood—only to find themselves trapped in a waking nightmare. Thorne House stirred, its walls alive with malevolent intent, feeding on Jenny's growing powers. But the house is not the only threat. The Ferryman, a terrifying demon bound to the Mayfields, has returned, claiming souls to pave the way for Teddy Mayfield's resurrection—a warlock whose evil knows no bounds.

When a gruesome murder shocks the town, old fears are reignited, forcing the original "Secret Six" to confront the past they've desperately tried to forget. Dangerous secrets slither to the surface, and the Rickmans quickly realise they are at the centre of an unfolding horror. As the house's hunger grows, Jenny and Nicholas must unlock the truth about their origins before they become the next victims.

Guided by Nanna Rickman—a grandmother with dark secrets of her own—and joined by three brave teens, the twins form an uneasy alliance to confront the evil rising in Maplewood. To survive, they must unravel the dark magic woven into the town's history and accept the terrifying truth: their family's past is steeped in shadows, and the fight for Maplewood's soul has only just begun.

As the new "Secret Six," Jenny, Nicholas, and their allies must battle the dark forces gathering to reclaim Maplewood. Failure means more than death—it means damnation.

Perfect for Stephen King and Shirley Jackson fans, The Darkness of Thorne House is an immersive supernatural gothic horror thriller that blends dark family secrets, sinister gore, and relentless suspense.

The house is awake. The Ferryman is waiting. And the Ashbourne twins are just the beginning.