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

 

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