Locked House Hauntings Series by Mixi J. Applebottom

She'd never won anything before in her life, not even a lousy two bucks from a scratch off. So winning a massive lighthouse mansion at an auction for mere pocket change seemed like the score of a lifetime. It meant a fresh start for her and her family. Who could say no to that? Her first warning was its location. Who builds a landlocked lighthouse with no water in sight? Then came the photographs, containing mysterious red scribbling that seemed aimed at her. But that was surely impossible... moreShe'd never won anything before in her life, not even a lousy two bucks from a scratch off. So winning a massive lighthouse mansion at an auction for mere pocket change seemed like the score of a lifetime. It meant a fresh start for her and her family. Who could say no to that? Her first warning was its location. Who builds a landlocked lighthouse with no water in sight? Then came the photographs, containing mysterious red scribbling that seemed aimed at her. But that was surely impossible. She should have known it was too good to be true. Now the demons of her past have caught up to her, and this time they're out for blood. It's a race against time to solve the mystery of this dream home turned nightmare because, if she fails, her children will pay the ultimate price for her sins. less

Amelia died writing the word grid. Richard froze to death. The thirteen year-old twins, Delilah and Trevor were hanged with a jump rope. Four year-old Oliver was peeled. They never found that other girl. Thirteen college students, and two goats, pick this murder house to spend their weekend. They’re having a murder mystery party, and what would be more fun than hosting it at an actual haunted house? Soon the murders are all too real, and the locked door in the basement is rattling and unlocking... moreAmelia died writing the word grid. Richard froze to death. The thirteen year-old twins, Delilah and Trevor were hanged with a jump rope. Four year-old Oliver was peeled. They never found that other girl. Thirteen college students, and two goats, pick this murder house to spend their weekend. They’re having a murder mystery party, and what would be more fun than hosting it at an actual haunted house? Soon the murders are all too real, and the locked door in the basement is rattling and unlocking. Grab the two goats and get the heck out of there! But escape is impossible. Will they survive the guesthouse? less