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The House of Living Paintings - A Portrait of Obsession - cover

The House of Living Paintings - A Portrait of Obsession

Margaret Wilcox

Publisher: Publishdrive

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Within the decaying grandeur of a secluded French estate, a chilling masterpiece awaits. The House of Living Paintings whispers tales of the enigmatic Moreau family, their obsession with capturing the very essence of the human soul, and the dark secrets buried within their art.Jules Moreau, a young artist haunted by self-doubt, arrives seeking solace and inspiration. He finds it in a hidden studio, where portraits shimmer with an unsettling life of their own. Captivated, Jules descends into the Moreaus’ world of occult practices, a journey blurring the lines between observer and participant, inspiration and obsession. Each brushstroke pulls him deeper, echoing his ancestors’ dangerous pursuit of artistic immortality.Local historian Michelle Gibbs, drawn to the estate’s tragic history, becomes Jules’s confidante and unwitting accomplice. As his fascination morphs into a perilous obsession, Michelle uncovers a disturbing pattern of disappearances within the Moreau family.  She races against time, her knowledge of the past the only key to saving Jules from a terrifying future.Under the impending shadow of a lunar eclipse, the house awakens.  The living paintings, fueled by forgotten rituals, pulse with a terrifying power.  Jules, caught in a fevered artistic frenzy, unveils his own self-portrait, believing he has finally mastered the Moreaus’ forbidden technique. But at what cost?The House of Living Paintings is a haunting exploration of art, obsession, and the human soul.  It's a descent into the heart of creative madness, where the price of immortality may be higher than anyone could imagine.
Available since: 12/05/2024.
Print length: 210 pages.

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