Young Adult Fiction: Ghost Stories

Sixteen-year-old Aria Finch never expected Blackridge Manor to listen back. When a phantom pianist begins playing at 1:03 a.m., Aria and her friends uncover a buried history of stolen voices, dangerous secrets, and a ghost bound by unfinished music. As a cliffside town prepares to celebrate its past, Aria must decide whether to protect the future-or finally let the truth be heard. The Phantom of Blackridge Manor is a haunting young adult ghost story about music, memory, and the courage to witness what others tried to silence. Lila Hawthorne crafts spine-chilling tales of haunted towns and restless spirits, blending mystery with emotional depth. A former librarian, she draws inspiration from old manuscripts and local legends. Her stories focus on the lives of teens caught between the ordinary and the supernatural, exploring courage, friendship, and self-discovery through ghostly encounters.