Slade House by David Mitchell

The book weaves a mysterious and eerie tale centered around a peculiar house that appears every nine years in a secluded alley. Visitors are lured into the house, where they encounter strange occurrences and ultimately become trapped in a sinister cycle orchestrated by the enigmatic Grayer twins. As the narrative unfolds through different perspectives over several decades, the chilling secrets of the house and its inhabitants are gradually revealed, blending elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense to explore themes of time, reality, and the supernatural.