Some houses never forget…
by Amelia Bennett
A chilling tale of forgotten secrets, crumbling walls, and the woman determined to uncover the truth.
A crumbling Victorian mansion. A woman searching for peace. A past that won’t stay buried.
After a messy divorce, psychologist Emma Clarke retreats from bustling Chicago to the small town of Madison, Illinois, hoping to rebuild her life in quiet solitude. She’s purchased a long-abandoned estate—sight unseen—once owned by the enigmatic Delaney family. The townspeople say it’s just an old house. Emma knows better.
From the moment she steps inside, strange things begin to happen. Hidden compartments reveal haunting journals. Whispered warnings echo in the night. And every creaking floorboard seems to carry the weight of someone else’s story.
As Emma restores the house, she uncovers the truth behind Margaret Delaney’s mysterious death decades earlier—and the chilling connection to the home’s last surviving heir. The more she digs, the more she realizes: the past didn’t die in this house. It’s been waiting.
Perfect for fans of Simone St. James, Jennifer McMahon, and Wendy Webb, Buried in the Walls is a haunting, slow-burn mystery about the legacies we inherit—and the ones that refuse to stay buried.
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Hi, I’m Amelia Bennett—a proud Canadian, retired professional, mom of three, and grandmother to ten incredible little humans who keep my heart full and my days lively. Life has gifted me many roles, but stepping into the world of fiction writing has been one of the most exciting and fulfilling adventures yet. I’ve always loved getting lost in a good story, and now I get to create them—page by page, twist by twist. I write atmospheric mysteries filled with emotion, secrets, and those gasp-worthy moments that make you flip back through the pages thinking, How did I miss that? It’s my happy place, and I still can’t quite believe I get to call this my work. When I’m not writing, you’ll find me with a book in hand, out camping with my husband, or soaking in precious time with my grandkids. Whether it’s a quiet sunrise, a crackling fire, or a well-timed plot twist, I believe life is full of small moments worth celebrating—and I hope my stories help readers do just that.
