The Cold House
The Cold House by A.G. Slatter is a horror novella published by Titan Books on October 7, 2025. This edition, written in English and spanning 160 pages, explores the aftermath of a tragic car accident that leaves Everly Bainbridge grappling with grief and shocking revelations about her late husband. As she retreats to a secluded house in the countryside, Everly confronts the unsettling truths that emerge from her loss, leading her into a world filled with secrets and lies.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of horror with themes of grief and the supernatural. The story delves into Everly’s emotional turmoil as she navigates her new reality, marked by a chilling well in the cellar and echoes of her daughter’s voice. This intimate tale promises to engage those interested in fiction that blends the occult with personal tragedy, offering a unique perspective on loss and the hidden facets of human relationships.
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When Everly’s husband and young daughter die in a car crash she finds out nothing is quite what she thought… Secrets, lies and grief collide in this funny, tragic, intimate and utterly compelling horror novella.
Written by the acclaimed author of the Sourdough Universe novels and winner of multiple awards including the Shirley Jackson and World Fantasy, this searing tale is perfect for fans of Rachel Harrison, Delilah S. Dawson and Sarah-Maria Griffin.
Writer Everly Bainbridge’s life is left in ruins when her husband takes their child to the supermarket one day and a lorry collides with their car. After the accident, a lawyer appears on her doorstep and tells her her husband was not who he said he was and she is a very rich widow. She retreats to a lonely house in the countryside to recover. But there’s a well in the cellar, a spectacularly cold room, and one night, Everly wakes up with a foot hanging over the emptiness of the well and the echo of her daughter’s voice in her ears…
A short, sharp, emotionally layered story of horrific secrets and dangerous lies, this dark, fierce gem of a novella will keep you turning the pages late into the night…
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