Chapter One of The Echoes of the Old Ones

Edith Harper arrives in Eldridge, Tennessee, at her uncle's abandoned and decaying house, prompted by his mysterious disappearance and her unexpected inheritance. She feels an ominous presence as she enters the town and the house, which is filled with old books and artifacts. Edith, a paranormal investigator, brings tools like EMF detectors and ritual wards. Inside, she encounters supernatural phenomena: a moving book, eerie whispers, and a room that distorts reality. She confronts an otherworldly shadow entity, defending herself with a magical ward. After the encounter, she finds a thumb drive and discovers a glowing, unfamiliar symbol carved into the floor, indicating that her uncle's involvement with dark forces was deeper and more dangerous than she realized. Determined to uncover the truth about her uncle, Edith prepares to delve further into the mysteries of the house.