The Unlighted House

The Unlighted House is a novel written by James Hay Jr. and was originally published in 1921. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary, who inherits a large, mysterious mansion from her late uncle. The house is known to be cursed, and the locals believe that it is haunted by the ghosts of the previous owners. Mary decides to move into the house, despite the warnings, and soon discovers that there is more to the curse than she initially thought.As she explores the house, Mary uncovers a dark secret that has been hidden for years. She learns that her uncle was involved in a scandalous affair with a married woman, and that the woman's husband was driven to madness by the betrayal. The husband, now deceased, is believed to be the source of the curse on the house.As Mary delves deeper into the history of the house, she begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences. She hears the sound of footsteps in the hallways at night, sees shadowy figures lurking in the corners, and feels a cold, eerie presence around her.With the help of a local historian and a psychic medium, Mary sets out to uncover the truth behind the curse and put an end to the haunting. But as she gets closer to the truth, she realizes that the curse is more powerful than she ever imagined, and that she may be in grave danger.The Unlighted House is a gripping tale of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. It is a classic ghost story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.