The novel centers around an affluent suburban neighborhood where a newly constructed house seems to bring tragedy and destruction to the lives of those who come into contact with it. The story is narrated by a neighbor who initially welcomes the architectural beauty of the house but soon becomes witness to a series of catastrophic events that befall the various occupants. As relationships crumble, accidents occur, and the dark influence of the house grows, the narrator becomes increasingly convinced that the house is not just an inanimate structure, but a malevolent force that preys upon the weaknesses of its residents, leading to a chilling exploration of psychological horror and the supernatural.

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