The House of Eternal Winds

Swept away to the desolate beauty of Patagonia, fifteen-year-old Clara inherits not just a house, but a haunting legacy. The Casa de los Vientos Eternos whispers secrets on the ceaseless wind, a legacy tied to an ancient, unsettling pact. After her parents’ tragic death, Clara finds herself caught between the stark silence of her great-aunt and the wind’s haunting whispers, each carrying fragments of stories, warnings, and promises. A hidden journal, penned by her ancestor, Elias Thorne, becomes her guide, revealing the Thornes' unique gifts – an uncanny connection to the natural world, a touch of precognition, and the ability to predict the weather – all granted by a pact with the very winds that carve through the plains. But these gifts come at a devastating cost: a sacrifice demanded by the elemental forces that govern the wind. Each entry in the journal grows more frantic, detailing the madness and misfortune that befall those who defy the pact. Clara’s exploration of her family’s past intertwines with a burgeoning connection to Jamie Pena, a young shepherd whose family is deeply rooted in the land and its legends. Jamie’s grounded presence offers a touchstone of normalcy as Clara’s world tilts toward the supernatural. He shares tales passed down through generations, stories of the wind’s power and the Thorne family’s unique, dangerous relationship with the unseen. As Clara deciphers the journal, the winds intensify, invading her dreams, demanding their due. They reveal that the offering is not a material possession but something far more precious – a core memory, a piece of herself. Torn between escape and the unspoken obligation to honor her ancestors, Clara embarks on a desperate quest, guided by Jamie and the wisdom of his grandmother, a woman revered for her knowledge of ancient remedies and her deep connection to the land. Can Clara find an alternative sacrifice, a way to appease the winds without losing herself in the process? Or will she become the latest victim of the ancient pact, another soul lost to the House of Eternal Winds?