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When Jerry leaves his old life in London behind and travels to Beijing to take up a teaching position, at first he is enchanted by the brave new world he finds awaiting him. However, things soon take a turn for the worse. Upon his arrival he learns of the mysterious disappearance of his predecessor, and after he moves into his new apartment he is plagued by strange dreams in which he shares the apartment, and his bed, with a ghostly entity. Then things start going bump in the night, and Jerry soon finds himself embroiled in the kind of supernatural drama that had previously been unthinkable to him. Eventually he is forced into accepting the realization that something else was waiting for him on the other side of the world, and perhaps even in the next world. Furthermore, his time is quickly running out...
Jerry arrives in Beijing seeking a fresh start, only to discover his predecessor has vanished and his new apartment is haunted by a spectral presence. Jerry's enchantment with Beijing quickly sours when he learns of his predecessor's mysterious disappearance. Upon moving into his apartment, he is tormented by vivid dreams of sharing his space and bed with a ghostly entity. As unexplained occurrences escalate, Jerry is forced to confront the supernatural reality of his situation and the unsettling possibility that something from another world has followed him. With time rapidly dwindling, he must unravel the mystery before it consumes him.
The premise sets up a classic ghost story narrative with a contemporary setting in Beijing. The description suggests a focus on psychological horror and suspense as the protagonist grapples with an unknown supernatural force. The unfolding mystery of the predecessor's disappearance adds a layer of intrigue to the unfolding haunting. The narrative appears to build towards a climactic confrontation with the spectral entity, emphasizing the protagonist's race against time.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
1615720111
ISBN-13:
9781615720118
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