THE DEVOURING LIGHT by Kat Ellis
An isolated house with moving corridors, body horror, and secrets that will claim you if you stay too long.
Pre-Reading Thoughts:
I was ready for claustrophobic horror, twisted secrets, and interpersonal tension — a haunted house that’s practically alive? Yes, please.
Post-Reading:
As I thought… The house is a character in itself, menacing and claustrophobic. The tension between band members adds layers to the dread.
It surprised me by… The body horror elements and the meticulous, spine-tingling suspense. The walls feel like they’re closing in as you read.
Music Pairing:
🎵 Featured Song: “Bury Me in Smoke” – Chelsea Wolfe
🎶 Vibe Album: Hiss Spun – Chelsea Wolfe
🎧 Artist Recommendation: Zola Jesus
Vibe Check:
Colour Palette: Decayed wood, muddy green, shadow black
Soundtrack: Creaking floors, dripping water, whispering winds
Season: Late autumn/winter
Mood: Claustrophobic, tense, spine-tingling
Scent: Damp earth, mold, faint decay
Tarot Pull:
The Tower (Storyteller’s Tarot) – Pandora’s box opens, skulls and insects spill, chaos erupts. Mirrors the house itself: sudden destruction, unpredictability, and collapse of safety.
For fans of:
House of Hollow | The Haunting of Hill House
