Unveiling the Chilling Gothic Horror & Supernatural Novels by Ryan Holden

With their supernatural abilities rapidly advancing, Thorne House underestimated the formidable presence of the ‘Ashbourne Twins’, Jenny and Nicholas. As their sixteenth birthday looms, the twins are on the brink of their transformation into a powerful witch and warlock. Yet, they remain oblivious to the sinister events unfolding around them—events shrouded in mysterious and gruesome murders that plunge their world into chaos. All this turmoil stems from a deep-seated secret: a concealed lineage and hidden origins masked by the facade of the ‘Rickman’ name. However, history has proven time and again that secrets do not remain buried.

The Rickman family arrives in Maplewood, eager for a fresh start, only to find their sanctuary swiftly morphing into a nightmare upon entering Thorne House. The house stirs with dark intent, feeding off Jenny as it prepares for the resurgence of the Mayfield Covenant, a tale woven with the threads of supernatural horror, mystery, and the chilling essence of gothic horror. The aim? To resurrect the powerful and morally ambiguous demon-warlock, Teddy Mayfield, thus igniting the ‘coven-ball’. As death grips Maplewood with the brutal slaying of Kirsty Hollings, the townsfolk are haunted by the spectre of the past returning to disrupt their tranquil lives. 

Dangerous secrets writhe beneath the surface, compelling the original ‘secret six’ to make critical choices that could either doom or save the town. The Rickmans soon find themselves at the heart of a chilling nightmare, as Jenny and Nicholas' burgeoning powers link them inexorably to the house's horrors. Fortunately, they are not alone. Three courageous teens rally alongside the twins, forging an unlikely alliance to confront the encroaching evil. United, they must unearth the truth about the house, the Ferryman, and the malevolent agenda threatening their town. Under the guidance of their enigmatic grandmother, Nanna Rickman—whose supernatural ties run deeper than she acknowledges—the twins grapple with a harrowing revelation: their family's past is far darker than they ever realised. 

The true legacy of the Ashbourne name is brought into sharp focus, revealing a long, powerful lineage entrenched in the battle against evil. As the house's appetite intensifies, the teens embrace the mantle of the ‘new secret six’, fully aware that they must confront the evil lurking within or risk the town succumbing to the darkness that has awaited its chance for decades. The fate of Maplewood—and the ultimate clash between light and shadow—rests squarely in their hands. "The Darkness of Thorne House" serves as the gripping inaugural instalment of The Maplewood Horrors Series. 

It masterfully intertwines supernatural suspense with chilling secrets and a relentless struggle for survival. Tailored for aficionados of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson, this haunting novel heralds a saga of terror, bravery, and the unyielding fight against evil. The house has awakened. The Ferryman awaits. And the ‘Ashbourne twins’ are merely the beginning.