The novel follows Audrey Lucas, an ambitious architect who moves into a historic Manhattan apartment building called The Breviary. As she settles in, Audrey begins to experience unsettling phenomena and discovers the building's dark history, including its connection to a cult that practiced a sinister ritual known as "The Door." Struggling with her own personal demons and mental health issues, Audrey becomes increasingly entangled in the building's malevolent influence, leading her to confront both the supernatural forces at play and her own inner turmoil. The story explores themes of madness, isolation, and the haunting power of the past.
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