“House on Butcher Harbor” is a ghost story written by Lisa Moon and Ron Chappel. The story takes place in a Northeast coastal town at the beginning of tourist season. Templeton House, at the far end of the peninsula, is haunted by ghosts and also by truths left untold.

The protagonist, Claire, grew up in the house and returns to face her mother and old fears about the house. Claire is a fun heroine because she cannot grocery shop, forgets to shower, and is dependent on others to keep the details of her life together. Her possible new love interest, Dogg, has a funny name when coupled with his occupation. Both of the characters lend humor to the story when…