Hovering

by Dorothy-Jane Daniels

When Zo's campervan leaves her stranded in an unfamiliar part of Sydney, she impulsively decides to stay at a bed and breakfast while repairs are being made.

As the days stretch into weeks, Zo begins to feel stuck. There are signs the house is not quite as it seems. The place shifts between decay and normality and at times she senses ghostly presences and echoes of other lives.

Something, or someone, is keeping her there. Zo knows that she must find a way to leave before she too becomes only an echo.

102 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 8, 2022

Reviews

[S. Naomi Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a strange and intriguing and captivating tale this is. A house that's not what it seems, full of people who don't quite fit together yet at the same time fit together perfectly, in a place that's familiar but not, and a main character who is drawn into it all by circumstance.

I liked this novella for its faint whiff of surreality and magical realism. It's remarkably well-written, and flows nicely, though the ending does feel a bit rushed to me. All-in-all a pleasant, if slightly disturbing read.

[Runalong · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very strange atmospheric tale of a woman who drives into an alternate Sydney. Haunting lyrical and fascinating

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[Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very engaging and dreamlike story. Definitely one for people who want vibes over plot, but overall I enjoyed it.