The Dead House Series by Dawn Kurtagich

Twenty-five years ago, Elmbridge High burned down. Three people were killed and one pupil, Carly Johnson, disappeared. Now a diary has been found in the ruins of the school. The diary belongs to Kaitlyn Johnson, Carly’s identical twin sister. But Carly didn’t have a twin . . . Re-opened police records, psychiatric reports, transcripts of video footage and fragments of diary reveal a web of deceit and intrigue, violence and murder, raising a whole lot more questions than it answers... moreTwenty-five years ago, Elmbridge High burned down. Three people were killed and one pupil, Carly Johnson, disappeared. Now a diary has been found in the ruins of the school. The diary belongs to Kaitlyn Johnson, Carly’s identical twin sister. But Carly didn’t have a twin . . . Re-opened police records, psychiatric reports, transcripts of video footage and fragments of diary reveal a web of deceit and intrigue, violence and murder, raising a whole lot more questions than it answers.Who was Kaitlyn and why did she only appear at night? Did she really exist or was she a figment of a disturbed mind? What were the illicit rituals taking place at the school? And just what did happen at Elmbridge in the events leading up to ‘the Johnson Incident’? less

Une vingtaine d’années s’est écoulée depuis que l’enfer s’est abattu sur le lycée Elmbridge, emportant la vie de trois élèves et laissant Carly Johnson portée disparue. La principale suspecte : Kaitlyn, « la fille de nulle part. » Le journal de Kaitlyn, découvert dans les ruines, révèle un esprit perturbé. Ses pages racontent une nouvelle version de l’histoire, bien plus sinistre et tragique, et la fille de nulle part se retrouve au centre de tout... moreUne vingtaine d’années s’est écoulée depuis que l’enfer s’est abattu sur le lycée Elmbridge, emportant la vie de trois élèves et laissant Carly Johnson portée disparue. La principale suspecte : Kaitlyn, « la fille de nulle part. » Le journal de Kaitlyn, découvert dans les ruines, révèle un esprit perturbé. Ses pages racontent une nouvelle version de l’histoire, bien plus sinistre et tragique, et la fille de nulle part se retrouve au centre de tout. Beaucoup disent qu’elle n’existe pas, et d’une certaine manière, c’est vrai – elle est l’alter ego de Carly Johnson. Carly est là le jour, laissant place à Kaitlyn la nuit. Et c’est durant la nuit que le mystère de la Maison Morte se dévoile, fruit d’une magie sombre et dangereuse. Le premier roman de Dawn Kurtagich est une chef d’œuvre d’angoisse qui réunit rapports de police, comptes rendus psychiatriques, retranscriptions vidéo et extraits du journal retrouvé. less

A digital short story from The Dead House author Dawn Kurtagich There is a box. A box that should never have been discovered. And a warning beneath the lid. This was for Kaitlyn. It was a mistake. Forget this box and leave the Isle. Don't look any further. I'm begging you. N.C.D. 2005 After the inferno that swept through Elmbride High, claiming the lives of three teenagers and causing one student, Carly Johnson, to disappear, Naida Chounan-Dupre was locked away for the good of society... moreA digital short story from The Dead House author Dawn Kurtagich There is a box. A box that should never have been discovered. And a warning beneath the lid. This was for Kaitlyn. It was a mistake. Forget this box and leave the Isle. Don't look any further. I'm begging you. N.C.D. 2005 After the inferno that swept through Elmbride High, claiming the lives of three teenagers and causing one student, Carly Johnson, to disappear, Naida Chounan-Dupre was locked away for the good of society.But that wasn't the end of the story. Because you can't play with the devil and not pay the price.The chilling, psychological horror of The Dead House returns with never-before-seen footage of the Naida tapes. less