"Creepy... menacing. A unique, atmospheric story." - Snazzy Books Some houses keep their secrets. Some won't let them go. Sebastian and Elise have lived in fear of their abusive mother for as long as they can remember-until she mysteriously vanishes. At last, they find safety in their grandmother's isolated woodland cottage, miles from the nearest town. Until tragedy strikes, shattering their world and leaving them utterly alone. Elise knows she must act quickly to protect her younger brother. So why does she insist they stay hidden from the outside world? But as they try to navigate their new reality, it soon becomes clear that they are not alone after all. A figure lurks in the woods, watching... waiting. And in the darkness, a terrifying secret is about to be unearthed-one that may hold the key to their mother's disappearance. A haunting blend of psychological suspense and dark family drama, The Hiding House is an atmospheric thriller woven with the eerie tension of a modern-day fairy tale.