Book excerpt: Dimas, an Indonesian exchange student, arrives in a remote American town, eager to embrace his new life at a local university. However, his excitement quickly turns to dread when he rents a room in an old, decrepit house known as Hollow Hill. Each night, he is plagued by unsettling footsteps and whispers in an unfamiliar language, echoing through the empty halls. Intrigued and terrified, Dimas embarks on a journey to uncover the dark secrets hidden within the house's walls. As he delves deeper into its history, Dimas learns that Hollow Hill was once the sanctuary of a secret cult, engaging in sinister rituals that left the souls of its former inhabitants trapped within the house. With the help of Cody, a quirky local with a knack for humor even in dire situations, Dimas confronts the malevolent forces that seek to claim him and the tormented spirits longing for freedom. Their quest leads them through harrowing encounters with vengeful entities and the chilling remnants of the cult's past. Dimas must summon the strength to face his fears and harness the light within him to break the curse that binds the spirits to Hollow Hill.