Hunter Beaumont doesn't understand his grandmother's deathbed wish: "Destroy Beaumont House." He'd never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first love betrays him, the family house in the Wisconsin woods looks like a tempting refuge. Going against his grandmother's wishes, Hunter flees to Beaumont House.<br><br>But will the house be the sanctuary he had hoped for? Soon after moving in, Hunter realizes he may not be alone. And who -- or what -- he shares the house may plunge him into a nightmare from which he may never escape.<br><br>Sparks fly when he meets his handsome neighbor, a caretaker for the estate next door, but is the man salvation...or is he the source of Hunter's terror?

A Demon Inside

Michael shook his head. “This can be a pretty desolate place when you’re all by yourself. Especially in winter.”


“Spring is just around the corner. And it’s not so desolate if you keep yourself busy.” Hunter wondered if American Idolwas on tonight.


Michael sat back down at the table. It appeared he had no plans to go anywhere soon. Hunter wondered if he should crack a few more eggs and just break down and ask him to stay for breakfast. His own stomach growled.


Michael asked, “So, uh, what do you keep yourself busy with?” He looked around the room at everything in its place, the gleaming counters and appliances.


Chapter 59