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Fantasy

The House in the Middle of the Street

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Published
2026
Publisher
Rare Bird Books

About this book

The story

Jennifer Sklias-Gahan presents a haunting modern fairy tale in The House in the Middle of the Street, Volume 1. When Rebecca and her husband inherit a stately old home, they expect a quiet life, but they soon encounter shadowy visitors and children with unnatural appetites. This dark fantasy explores the heavy burden of ancestral debts and the chilling cycle of duty that binds Rebecca and her descendants to their new home.

As a work of science fiction and fantasy, this book utilizes vivid imagery to create a fever dream atmosphere. The House in the Middle of the Street, Volume 1, functions as a gothic exploration of legacy and survival. Drawing inspiration from folk tales and myths, the narrative examines the perilous cost of inheritance. This children's book offers a sophisticated take on the cautionary power found in classic fairy tales, blending ancient instructions with contemporary anxieties.

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