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- Herausgeber: ECONO Publishing Company
- Kategorie: Abenteuer, Thriller, Horror
- Sprache: Englisch
The Demon Within: A Tale of Possession is a bone-chilling horror novel that takes readers on a journey into the world of the supernatural. When Katie, a young exorcist, is called upon to help a family whose daughter is possessed by a demon, she knows that she's in for a challenge.
As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that this is no ordinary demon. It's a malevolent entity that has been wreaking havoc on the family for months, and it's growing stronger with each passing day.
Katie must face her fears and use all of her knowledge and expertise to banish the demon once and for all. But as she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that there are darker forces at work. Forces that threaten to consume her and those around her.
As she battles the demon and the darkness that surrounds it, Katie realizes that there are malevolent entities out there that are beyond human comprehension. And that the demon she's facing may just be the beginning.
With heart-pounding action, spine-tingling suspense, and unforgettable characters, The Demon Within: A Tale of Possession is a horror novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Perfect for fans of horror novels, this book will keep readers up all night and leave them begging for more.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023
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The Demon Within: A Tale of Possession
Mark Davie
Published by ECONO Publishing Company, 2023.
This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.
THE DEMON WITHIN: A TALE OF POSSESSION
First edition. April 13, 2023.
Copyright © 2023 Mark Davie.
Written by Mark Davie.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
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Chapter 1: The Unwelcome Guest
Chapter 2: An Innocent Invitation
Chapter 3: The Ouija Board
Chapter 4: The Unholy Ritual
Chapter 5: The Voices in the Dark
Chapter 6: The Mark of Evil
Chapter 7: The Haunted House
Chapter 8: The Possessed Doll
Chapter 9: The Sinister Premonition
Chapter 10: The Darkening of the Soul
Chapter 11: The Summoning of Evil
Chapter 12: The Dismal Abyss
Chapter 13: The Tainted Bloodline
Chapter 14: The Malevolent Spirit
Chapter 15: The Demonic Pact
Chapter 16: The Black Mass
Chapter 17: The Sinister Secret
Chapter 18: The Demonic Transformation
Chapter 19: The Phantom Menace
Chapter 20: The Wailing Banshee
Chapter 21: The Spirit Possession
Chapter 22: The Unearthly Visitor
Chapter 23: The Forsaken Sanctuary
Chapter 24: The Malignant Presence
Chapter 25: The Possessed Child
Chapter 26: The Haunted Forest
Chapter 27: The Infernal Pact
Chapter 28: The Shadowy Stalker
Chapter 29: The Abandoned Asylum
Chapter 30: The Last Exorcism
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Chapter 1: The Unwelcome Guest
Katie and her family had only recently settled into their new residence. They had gotten a good deal on an old mansion and renovated it into a home. Katie was overjoyed to have her very own room, but as soon as she stepped inside, she had the uneasy feeling that something was not quite right. She had the distinct impression that she was being watched, and the atmosphere was heavy with an unsettling energy.
Katie made an effort to brush off her unease and focus on the positive aspects of her new living arrangements in spite of the fact that she was experiencing it. That is, until the night she awoke to find a person standing at the foot of her bed. From that point on, she became convinced that she was being followed. It was a man, bearing a solemn countenance and dressed in garments that appeared to be from another era.
Katie became unable to move or scream as she froze in place. The man didn't say anything, but just being in the same room with him was oppressive. Katie could feel as though he was examining her, and her senses told her that his eyes were penetrating her. Katie was left shaken and terrified after the man suddenly disappeared after what had seemed like an eternity.
Katie attempted to persuade herself that what she had seen was merely a nightmare the following day, but as the days progressed, strange occurrences started to take place around the house. Doors would slam, windows would open on their own, and footsteps could be heard in empty hallways even though there was no one there.
Katie's parents disregarded her concerns and explained them away by saying that the house was old and settling. However, Katie was aware that there was something even more sinister going on. She started looking into the history of the house, and the things she discovered gave her the chills all the way down her spine.
The mansion had a bloody past that dated back many years. In the 1800s, it was constructed by a wealthy family who had amassed their wealth through the ownership of slaves. There were rumors that the family engaged in the practice of dark magic, in addition to the family's well-known reputation for being cruel and ruthless.
Katie found out that the man she had seen in her room was actually one of the previous people who had owned the home as she continued her investigation into the matter. It was said that he had been a slave trader and had committed unspeakable atrocities in his time as a slave trader. It was said that his ghost still inhabited the house, intent on exacting punishment for the wrongs he had done during his lifetime.
Katie was aware that she needed to take some action in order to exorcise the spirit. She had no choice but to leave the house because it radiated such a malevolent energy. She made contact with a psychic medium who had prior experience performing exorcisms, and they arranged to meet at the residence.
The medium instantly picked up on the presence of a malevolent energy in the home and realized that they were interacting with a powerful spirit. They attempted to cleanse the spirit by performing a ritual, but all it seemed to accomplish was to enrage it.
After the exorcism, things went from bad to worse. Katie could sense the presence of the man's spirit following her around the house, and he began to make more and more frequent appearances. She was paralyzed by fear, but she was also aware that she needed to move quickly in order to avoid it being too late.
Katie managed to sneak down to the basement one night while the rest of the people in the house were sound asleep. She devised a strategy to rid the world of the ghost once and for all. She was familiar with a ceremony that involved the burning of sage and the recitation of various incantations.
She could feel the spirit's presence growing stronger as she lit the sage, which she had brought with her. However, she did not show any sign of retreat. As she proceeded through the recitation of the incantation, the volume and force of her voice increased with each word.
Suddenly, the temperature in the room dropped, and a strong gust of wind extinguished the candles. Katie experienced a pulling or pushing sensation and immediately recognized the presence of the spirit when it happened. However, she was adamant about not letting go. She persisted in reciting the incantation, and her voice could be heard clearly despite the mayhem.
After that, there was nothing left to do; everything was finished. The temperature in the room returned to normal, and the air no longer contained the malevolent energy that had been caused by the spirit. Katie was aware that the ghostly presence had been expelled from the home for all time.
Katie noticed an immediate change in the atmosphere in her house after that point. The eerie occurrences came to an end, and the environment became less heavy. The memory of the evil spirit started to fade away as she realized that she had carried out the mission with the utmost integrity.
However, there was always a part of her that questioned whether or not the spirit had really passed away. She just couldn't shake the feeling that whatever it was was hiding in the darkness, watching for another chance to pounce on her.
Katie made an effort to push those thoughts out of her mind and concentrate on the here and now. She was resolute in her mission to settle into her new abode free and clear of any further interference from the supernatural. She was only beginning to scratch the surface of the mansion's murky past, but she couldn't shake the feeling that the mansion still harbored many secrets and that she was only scratching the surface.
Katie couldn't help but ponder what other terrifying surprises the old mansion concealed as she drifted off to sleep that night. She couldn't help but think that the old house was full of surprises. She had no idea that the evil spirit was not the only unwelcome visitor in her house; she was completely unaware of this fact.
Chapter 2: An Innocent Invitation
Katie was uninterested in the pleasant summer evening's activities. She had been cooped up inside the house for the entirety of the day, and she was itching to go out and do something enjoyable. She made the decision to give her close friend Abby a call and ask her if she would be interested in coming over to hang out.
The news that Abby had heard from Katie made her very happy, and she quickly gave her consent to visit. As soon as she arrived, they made the decision to go for a stroll in the forest that was located behind the house. It was a lovely place, with lots of verdant trees and various kinds of wildlife.
They were walking when they came across an old cabin that had been abandoned. It was a shabby little place that had windows that had been boarded up and an old door that was rusted. Katie and Abby were interested in it despite the fact that it appeared to be in disrepair. They were curious about the stories that the cabin could tell as well as the secrets that it held.
Katie suggested that they go inside and look around, but Abby wasn't sure she wanted to do that. She had no intention of breaking the law or getting herself into trouble. Abby eventually gave in to Katie's insistence and entered the building after being persuaded to do so.
The condition of the cabin's interior was on par with that of its exterior. The atmosphere was musty and stale, and there were cobwebs in the crevices of the room. Abby felt uneasy the entire time she was in the cabin because of something else that was there. They had the distinct impression that they were being watched, and the atmosphere was heavy with an unsettling energy.
On the other hand, Katie couldn't contain her excitement. She had the impression that they had made a fantastic discovery by chance. She started digging through the dusty boxes and aging furniture in the attic, looking for anything that might be of interest.
That is when she came across it. A quaint book with a leather cover can be found tucked away in one of the room's nooks. It was very old and worn, and the cover had some strange symbols etched into it. Katie's inquisitiveness got the better of her, and she finally cracked open the book to find out what was contained within.
Katie was not familiar with the language that the spells and incantations were written in, so she was unable to decipher what was written on the pages. She found the book to be very interesting, and she couldn't wait to share it with Abby. However, when she turned around to look for Abby, she couldn't find her anywhere.
Katie tried to communicate with her friend, but she did not receive a response. She started searching the cabin while calling out Abby's name, but she could not find her anywhere in the structure. When she looked at the book again, she saw that the symbol that was printed on the cover had begun to glow.
Katie was suddenly powerless in the face of the formidable force. It seemed as though something was taking control of her body, and she was unable to exert any influence over it. She became aware that she was speaking words that were written in the book, but she did not comprehend what she was saying.
After that, there was nothing left to do; everything was finished. Katie was left shaken and perplexed after the glow that emanated from the symbol eventually vanished. She was completely clueless about what had just taken place or where Abby had gone.
Katie staggered out of the cabin while still holding the book in her hands. As she came out of the woods and into the clearing, she saw Abby standing there, looking at her with a mixture of terror and perplexity. Abby was confused by Katie's explanations of what had taken place, despite her best efforts.
After that point, there was a discernible shift in the way things were going. Katie began to have the uneasy sensation that she was being watched when strange things started happening around the house. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was following her, something that had been roused by her seemingly innocuous invitation into the old cabin. This feeling plagued her constantly, and she was unable to shake it.
Katie was aware that in order to break the curse that had been placed upon her, she would need to take some action. She contacted a psychic medium who had prior experience working with hexes and spells, and they arranged to meet at the residence.
The medium had an instantaneous perception of the malevolent spirit that was encompassing Katie and the house. They carried out a ritual in an attempt to lift the curse, but it was challenging and required a number of hours to finish.
Katie experienced a wave of relief once it was all over because she could finally breathe again. She was aware that the ill-fated force that had been following her had been removed, and the curse that had been placed upon her had been broken. However, there was still a part of her that pondered the possibility that there were additional spells and curses hiding in the shadows, just waiting to be found.
As Katie and Abby made their way back to the house, they couldn't shake the feeling that they had just let something sinister and potentially harmful out of its cage. They were aware of the need to exercise caution and refrain from allowing their interest to get the better of them.
They had no prior knowledge of the world of magic or the forces of the supernatural, but the events of that evening enlightened them to its very existence. In addition, as they lay in bed that night, they couldn't help but speculate about what other mysteries the woods and the old cabin concealed from them. They had no idea that what little information they did have was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to the shadowy and enigmatic forces that surrounded them.
Chapter 3: The Ouija Board
Katie and her friend Abby were bored on a rainy Saturday night, and they were looking for something to do. They came to the conclusion that the best way to make contact with the ghosts that they had heard so much about was to use an old Ouija board that belonged to Katie.
Katie's grandmother, who was a psychic medium, had passed down the board to her. Katie had inherited it from her. She had cautioned Katie about the risks associated with using the board and told her that she should never use it by herself. Katie, however, was a very inquisitive person, and she desired to find out whether or not the tales were accurate.
