Floating Staircase

Floating Staircase by Ronald Damien Malfi, published by Medallion Press, Incorporated in 2011, is a work of fiction that delves into the horror genre. The narrative follows Travis Glasgow and his wife Jodie as they purchase their first home in the picturesque town of Westlake, Maryland. Initially, their new life seems idyllic, marked by the beauty of the surrounding lake and the rekindling of Travis’s relationship with his brother, Adam. However, as Travis confronts the shadows of his past, including the guilt from his younger brother’s mysterious drowning, the charm of their new home begins to fade.

As the story unfolds, readers will encounter a series of unsettling events that disrupt the couple’s tranquility. Strange noises and ghostly visions haunt Travis, leading him to a peculiar set of wooden stairs that mysteriously emerges from the lake. The narrative explores themes of memory, loss, and the haunting nature of secrets, as Travis’s investigation into the house’s dark history reveals that some truths are too dangerous to unearth. This edition spans 492 pages and is presented in English, offering a deep dive into the chilling aspects of human experience and the supernatural.