"The Curse of the Basement House" - The Mika King - Psychological Horror / Graphic & Illustrated Novella -38-year-old nurse Bella Harrington and her nine-year-old daughter, Alice, move into an affordable Victorian house in Corinth, Texas, featuring a forbidden basement that conceals secrets dating back to 1912. Inside, Alice discovers Elspeth, a cursed 1912 porcelain doll, and the sinister harlequin Pantaloon. As violent supernatural phenomena escalate, the family faces grave danger. With the vital support of her friend and advisor—retired folklore professor Dr. Levinson—alongside local priest Father Thomas, gardener Dr. Johnshon, her architect boyfriend Ethan Cole, their loyal dog Boone, and her ex-husband Ken, Bella and Alice confront the ultimate test. Through a dawn ritual guided by an unwavering faith and the triumph of good over evil, they destroy the cursed entities, survive the terrifying ordeal, and successfully have the house demolished a year later. Born in Seville, Spain, The Mika King (Michael Spehner Ortiz) is a multidisciplinary artist with over 140 published books and 48 art awards. A poet, philosopher, musician, writer, filmmaker, and illustrator.