Title - Apple
Enter a gothic story of madness and cruelty, where the bonds of sibling loyalty are tested to the grave and beyond.
High on the hill, Cavington Hall lurks like a beast surveying its territory. Spoken of in hushed whispers, it is home to Doctor Charles Cavington, last of a family cursed by genius and insanity in equal parts. It has now become home to twelve year old Apple. A run-away, she is forced into the doctor's service as payment for saving her brother's life.
While Apple struggles to cope with her loneliness and isolation, the mysteries surrounding Doctor Cavington are growing. What exactly is his interest in the two siblings? Is there any truth to his strange tales of Guardians and Reapers, ethereal figures he claims are responsible for dealing with the souls of the dead?
And what is making that thumping noise in the locked nursery at night?
High on the hill, Cavington Hall lurks like a beast surveying its territory. Spoken of in hushed whispers, it is home to Doctor Charles Cavington, last of a family cursed by genius and insanity in equal parts. It has now become home to twelve year old Apple. A run-away, she is forced into the doctor's service as payment for saving her brother's life.
While Apple struggles to cope with her loneliness and isolation, the mysteries surrounding Doctor Cavington are growing. What exactly is his interest in the two siblings? Is there any truth to his strange tales of Guardians and Reapers, ethereal figures he claims are responsible for dealing with the souls of the dead?
And what is making that thumping noise in the locked nursery at night?
Author Bio:
RA Black was born in Southampton and wrote her first story when she was five. She wanted to be an astronaut when she grew up but ended up working in IT after graduating university.
While her career didn’t exactly go to plan, she never stopped writing, which allowed her to visit many worlds. She now lives in Bath with her long-term partner and more plushie animals than will comfortably fit on the couch.
While her career didn’t exactly go to plan, she never stopped writing, which allowed her to visit many worlds. She now lives in Bath with her long-term partner and more plushie animals than will comfortably fit on the couch.
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Review quotes:
Black illustrates the feeling of family love beautifully in this story. Wonderfully crafted and brilliantly worded, this story will leave you wanting more. - Savanna
The novella is written from the point of view of a young narrator, whose voice and mind Black captures vividly. Her relationship with her brother remains a core focus throughout the dangerous adventure the two share, and the gothic elements of the story only serve to highlight that. - Kalyn
There's something to be said for stories that reach for your heart, and wrap a clawed hand around them. ... Do not pass over this book. Read it, and shiver and quake as the shadows in your room suddenly seem that much more malevolent. This is an excellent story, and I strongly recommend it. - Tod
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Rose
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