The Haunting of Autumn Lake
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
In this breathtaking romantic sequel, Autumn Lake confronts her childhood fears as she approaches an old covered bridge. Haunted by the story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, told to her by Sawyer, she has long dreaded crossing bridges, especially this one. With the year of the Specter looming, a local phantom said to appear once every decade, her anxiety intensifies. Autumn takes a deep breath, reassuring herself that no headless horseman is lurking behind her. “He wouldn’t want a woman’s head anyway,” she mutters, though her heart races with trepidation. At eighteen, soon to be nineteen, she resolves to cross the bridge without running. Clutching her sketchbook, she playfully asks the cattails for luck, hoping to keep her head intact. As she steps onto the bridge, the roof casts a shadow, enveloping her in darkness. While she anticipates this gloomy atmosphere, she can't help but wish for a different experience—one filled with romance and a partner by her side. Yet, the reality remains: she must face her fears alone and cross the bridge, despite her longing for a lover to share the moment with.