A Sinister Seance

Rochester, NY, October 1932. Clara Dawson doesn’t believe in ghosts, so when she accepts an invitation to a Halloween gathering at her friend’s new home, she expects nothing more than a few cocktails, a spooky séance for laughs, and a chance to forget her troubles.

But the evening takes a turn.

It begins with a glimpse of a strange man in the window. A child’s toy appears where no child has been. Then, a flicker of something just out of sight, watching from the shadows.

Clara can’t explain what’s happening, and those around her don’t seem to notice anything out of the ordinary. But as the evening wears on, she’s drawn deeper into a ghost story that might not be a story at all.

This atmospheric novella draws readers into a world of creeping dread, vintage glamour, and gothic unease, all set on Halloween night. Read A Sinister Séance as a standalone or as the haunting introduction to the Clara Dawson paranormal mystery series.

Author Biography

Amelie West is an author and fiction editor from Toronto, Canada, who crafts dark, atmospheric gothic mysteries featuring strong, complex heroines. She draws inspiration from authors like Simone St. James, Deanna Raybourn, and Ava Reid. When she isn’t lost in her latest manuscript, Amelie can be found wandering old bookstores or enjoying the company of her two loyal companions-a French bulldog and a pug mix.