The House of Ashes

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The narrative unfolds in Northern Ireland, where Sara Keane, struggling with her past, discovers her new home harbors dark secrets. An encounter with a blood-soaked elderly woman reveals the house's haunting history, hidden by her husband. As Sara and the woman, Mary, connect through shared trauma, they empower each other to confront their respective abusers. The story alternates between Sara's contemporary struggles and Mary's voice from sixty years ago, creating a poignant exploration of violence, resilience, and the strength found in shared experiences.