Ruby Jean Jensen Livres

The story revolves around Heather, who, facing personal struggles, entrusts her daughters to her sister and gifts them a seemingly innocent doll named Zenoa. However, Zenoa harbors dark motives, evolving into a sinister entity that seeks power and human legitimacy through home ownership. As the doll's influence grows, it becomes a threat to those who possess it, blending the lines between doll and human. This chilling narrative is part of Ruby Jean's series exploring the theme of malevolent dolls.

The narrative unfolds around Sybil, who harbors dark intentions linked to a seemingly innocuous baby doll. After receiving the doll as a gift, her life spirals into tragedy with the mysterious death of her sister, Rose Marie. To preserve family honor, Sybil conceals her daughter Rose's illegitimate child, Angela. When Sybil gifts Angela the same doll, another tragic event occurs, igniting a chilling cycle of horror that reverberates through the century. The story intricately weaves themes of family secrets and the sinister power of objects.

Set in a family home steeped in history, the story follows sisters Laura and Fawn, whose lives take dramatic turns after their grandfather's death. Fawn returns after years away, only to find Laura in a coma following a car accident. The discovery of an antique doll named Millicent leads to a series of mysterious events, including tragic deaths within the family. As secrets unfold, including a past tragedy linked to the house, the characters must confront the possibility that Millicent holds a sinister power tied to their family's dark history.

The story follows ten-year-old Timmy, who reluctantly embarks on a trip to the mountains with a family acquaintance, Dan. Initially excited, Timmy soon feels uneasy around Dan, whose demeanor becomes increasingly sinister. Upon arriving at a remote cabin, Timmy discovers he is not alone; several other children share the space, all living in fear of Dan and an ominous figure referred to as "Little Mother." As children begin to vanish, Timmy uncovers a horrifying secret and realizes he must devise a plan to escape the terrifying situation.

Exploring themes of grief and companionship, the story follows Dorrie, who discovers solace in an old doll after her father's death. Isolated from her busy family, she finds joy in the attic with her new friend. As the doll begins to move independently, Dorrie grapples with the complexities of life and death, adding a layer of magical realism to her journey of healing and understanding.

Jessica, a lonely five-year-old, navigates her family's emotional distance after her mother leaves to chase a career in New Orleans. With her father preoccupied with work and her half-brother Robert withdrawn, she finds herself increasingly isolated. This poignant tale explores themes of abandonment and the search for connection as Jessica seeks solace outside her fractured home life.

For Amy and Jody, living with the carnival for the summer was great fun--until Jody stepped into the House of Illusions. It was there that she saw the clowns, with their large red noses, floppy shoes--and deadly grins. A hellish nightmare was about to begin. For these clowns craved terrified screams--not gleeful laughter--and were hungry for death!

It still seemed incredible that she was the missing grand-daughter of an eccentric millionaire who recently passed away. But from the moment that she entered this strange house, Jo Anne began to discover that she had been willed a legacy of evil.