Echoes of the absent

For 14-year-old Ethan, life in their isolated home is shadowed by his mother's death. When his father vanishes one stormy night—leaving only polished dress shoes—Ethan's world shatters. Police offer no answers, leaving him alone with a growing dread.As the old house creaks, strange occurrences begin: whispers, shadows, and the unsettling feeling of being watched. Ethan uncovers his father’s hidden journal, revealing a desperate battle against an ancient, malevolent entity. Dubbed "The Mimic," this creature feeds on grief and memory, twisting sorrow into a potent weapon.Trapped within the walls, Ethan must decipher his father’s warnings and confront the insidious force that consumed him. The Mimic is relentless, playing psychological games that blur reality and delusion. Can a grieving boy outwit a timeless predator that thrives on his deepest fears? Or will he become another echo in the house? "Echoes of the Absent" is a chilling psychological horror novel of loss, the unseen, and one boy's desperate fight for survival.