Resting Place of Many Souls

Gothic Terrors in the Grandeur of Rome: Supernatural Fiction in 19th Century, Haunting Secrets and Mysteriously Intertwined Lives.

By: Chris Erickson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

A supernatural-fiction book set in Rome during the 19th century.

"Resting Place of Many Souls" unfurls a riveting narrative mingling historical romance and gothic elements. Engage as the complexities of the magical and ancient city, resonating with the remnants of pagan and Christian epochs, shape the fates of our protagonists.

The Mystery Begins

Within the echoing halls of a Roman sculpture gallery, our characters find their fates entwined. Here exists a gifted painter named Miriam, the serene Hilda from New England, a dedicated sculptor called Kenyon, and the dreamingly cheerful Italian, Donatello. Etched in stone, an uncanny resemblance between Donatello and a statue of Praxiteles' Faun brings forth the first spark of intrigue.

Grim Encounters

The novel plunges into darker depths when the group ventures to the gloomy catacombs of St. Calixtus. On losing her way, Miriam stumbles upon a spectral figure from bygone days, and this fleeting encounter tragically haunts her life, seeping into her artwork and dreams as the Specter of the Catacombs.

Mysterious Past & Haunting Present

We then delve into Miriam's enigmatic past, revealing ominous conjectures about her origin and previous deeds. Her life further complicates with the appearance of a nefarious monk, a timeless entity who disrupts her presently haunted life. A terrifying encounter and the monk's untimely demise at a Capuchin monastery leave scars that may never heal.

The Truth Strikes

In the awakening of Chapter Twenty-Two, the intensity escalates when Hilda, bearing witness to a horrifying event involving Miriam and Donatello, confronts Miriam, unearthing lingering doubts about her friend's morality and guilt.

End of a Saga

As our story draws to a close, haunted by the ghosts of their past, Donatello and Miriam are forced to endure the pain of separation. Final Chapter sees Miriam facing solitude and acknowledging the destructive effects of her actions on her former friendships, notably with Hilda.Immerse in the captivating and intricately weaved narrative of "Resting Place of Many Souls", a testament to the enduring consequences of guilt, the power of redemption, and the ceaseless battle between past and present. Set against the haunting beauty of 19th-century Rome, the novel embodies the quintessence of supernatural-fiction, draped in gothic ambiance and a palpably psychological depth.