The Mask of Memories

A Novelette of Cursed Masquerades and Stolen Souls from the Haunted Chronicles

By: Sabine Blackwood

Narrated by: Caitlin Williams

A mansion that only appears under a blood-red moon. A masquerade ball where the masks don’t just hide faces, they steal souls.

When Elara accepts an invitation to the Mansion of Secrets, she expects mystery and enchantment. Instead, she discovers a sinister curse: each mask holds the memories—and the very essence—of those who once wore it. As the night unfolds, Elara finds herself slipping into a cycle of forgotten lives, each step drawing her closer to losing her own identity.

To break free, Elara must uncover the mansion’s darkest truth before the clock strikes dawn. But in a house where every mask whispers with stolen voices, the price of survival may be more terrifying than she ever imagined.

Will she escape the masquerade with her soul intact—or be claimed as the mansion’s next forgotten guest?

For Parents:
Alongside this haunting supernatural adventure, The Mask of Memories provides access to a companion website filled with engaging activities, brain teasers, and interactive challenges your child can explore independently. These extras are designed to spark imagination, build problem-solving skills, and deepen their love of reading beyond the story itself.

For Educators & Librarians:
The companion site includes ready-to-use discussion guides, classroom puzzles, teaching resources, and printable activities that extend the book’s themes into dynamic learning opportunities. These tools help bring the story to life while encouraging critical thinking and group collaboration.

The Mask of Memories is part of The Haunted Chronicles—a series of standalone supernatural novelettes. Each can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the larger collection.

©2025 Stacey L Bottone (P)2025 Stacey L Bottone