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"Ashwood holds its secrets close. But when they start to unravel, the darkness is impossible to ignore."

When Emily Hart returns to Ashwood to settle the estate of an aunt she barely knew, she finds herself drawn back into the shadowy past of her family's grand, decaying mansion. A tragic fire decades earlier left her as the sole survivor, but the true story behind the blaze—and the dark forces it may have unleashed—remains buried beneath layers of mystery.

As Emily delves into the mansion's secrets, she discovers a web of occult practices and hidden rituals tied to the land itself. The mansion, with its sinister history and eerie presence, becomes a focal point for an ancient malevolent force. The town's elite, part of a secret society called "The Shadow Society," has been safeguarding dark secrets for years, and they see Emily's return as a threat to their power.

Faced with supernatural occurrences and growing hostility, Emily must confront both human and otherworldly enemies. With the help of an eccentric historian, she learns that her return was no accident—she is a key to a ritual that could unleash chaos upon the world. As the mansion becomes a battleground between light and darkness, Emily fights to destroy the portal before it’s too late.

In this chilling tale of secrets, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil, "Ashwood: Shadows of the Past" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Will Emily escape the shadows of her past, or will she become a part of them forever?