13 Months Haunted

In the quiet, isolated town of Clover Creek, Piper Lowery-Palmer, a librarian with a penchant for the supernatural, finds herself entangled in a web of dark secrets and malevolent forces. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Avery Wallace, a young girl whose family is haunted by a mysterious computer virus that has claimed the lives of her sister and father. As Piper delves deeper into the Wallace family’s tragic history, she uncovers a chilling tale of a virus with supernatural origins, one that spreads through computers and manifests as a black mist, driving its victims to madness and death.

Piper’s investigation leads her to the heart of the mystery, where she encounters a series of terrifying events, including the death of a local bully, Shane, and the near-fatal accident of Avery’s mother, Susan. Her skepticism is shattered as she witnesses the virus’s terrifying effects firsthand, and she becomes increasingly convinced that the virus is not just a technological anomaly but a manifestation of an ancient, malevolent entity. As the stakes rise, Piper must navigate the fine line between reality and the supernatural, all while grappling with her own growing fear and the weight of the secrets she uncovers.

The narrative is further enriched by the presence of Piper’s brother, Sam, a tech-savvy skeptic who helps her investigate the virus’s origins, and Anders, a young researcher who seeks to understand the viral ghost story that has haunted Clover Creek for years. Their interactions and the gradual unraveling of the virus’s true nature add layers of complexity to the story, blending elements of psychological horror, mystery, and the ethical dilemmas of technology and belief. As Piper and Sam race against time to find a cure, they are confronted by the vengeful Dennis Brockway, who seeks to avenge his son’s death, leading to a climactic confrontation that tests their resolve and the limits of human understanding.

Ultimately, '13 Months Haunted' is a gripping exploration of the blurred lines between the natural and the supernatural, the power of belief, and the enduring consequences of past actions. The novel leaves readers questioning the nature of evil and the thin veil that separates the known world from the unknown, while also highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable terror.