The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man
A young man moves into the isolated Haverford estate with his new bride, only to discover a gruesome secret and a terrible choice waiting for him.
About the Author
A.C. Hessenauer
A.C. Hessenauer describes herself as a writer of horror, chaos, and madness. Her next novel, Going to the Six, is set to be released in June of 2026 by Cemetery Dance, and has been selected for the Cemetery Dance Trade Paperback Book Club.
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The Hanged Man is essentially a prequel to Dread House, and follows themes from the novel, explaining part of the Haverford's dark history. The story is partially inspired by the classic word game, hangman.
Discussion Questions
- When did you foresee that the story would ultimately reach the awful conclusion it did?