She Waits Where Shadows Gather
Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural.
But when they travel to his ancestral home in the Philippines, darkness clings to every corner. The mirrors are shrouded. The housekeeper won’t stay in the house alone. And no one will speak of the tragedies the family has seen.
Then a brutal car crash leaves Carlos trapped in his own body—silent, helpless, and utterly vulnerable. As Avery tends to him, the house begins to stir. It watches. It listens. And it speaks—in a voice only Carlos can hear.
As lies buried by Carlos and his family begin to surface, Avery must confront the truth: If the past won’t rest, their future may never begin.
Additional information
| Classification | Fiction |
|---|---|
| Genre | Horror |
| Age | Adult |
| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
| Imprint | Poisoned Pen Press |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | Trade paperback |
| Author | Michelle Tang |
| Release Date | 5-May-26 |
| Release Month | May Releases |
| Author Identity | BIPOC, Chronic Illness, Mental Health |
| Content Rep | BIPOC |
About the Author
Michelle Tang writes speculative fiction from Canada, where she immigrated as a child. Her short stories have been published by Cemetery Gates, Escape Pod, and Flame Tree Publishing, among others, and her debut novella, DuMort, was released in 2025 by Ghost Orchid Press. When Michelle isn’t writing, you can find her playing video games, napping, or lurking on social media. She can be contacted on her website: MichelleTangWrites.ca

