Some secrets haunt you.
Some secrets hunt you.
After years spent on the outside, tossed away by family, discarded by his employer, forgotten by fate, Ethan Harrington has finally found a way to take back control. The answers he seeks are buried in a legacy of ruin and rumor, inside a forgotten manor and a family name stained by secrets. But Ethan’s search for the truth awakens something far darker than the past.
Across decades and generations, Harrington Manor has been a magnet for mystery and pain. When five friends are lured into its shadow, drawn by the promise of escape and adventure, they become pawns in a game much older than themselves. A story in which the past is never truly gone, and the lies you keep can be just as dangerous as the truths you uncover.
Inside the walls, old stories are given new life, and the line between history and horror blurs. As the secrets close in and survival becomes the only goal, everyone, Ethan included, will have to decide how far they’re willing to go to claim their own story, and what they’re willing to lose along the way
Unlock the doors. Follow the lies
But beware, some stories never end.
The Lies We Keep - Book
Length: 26 chapters, 156 pages, 32,732 words.
Reading Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes (average reader).
Written by Jonathan | Illuminate Apothecary
















Reviews
Jonathan’s latest book is a must read. The story is written exceptionally well and such a good addition to his collection. Make sure to read Harrington Manor as well for the full experience!
This is the best book yet! The end gave chills. It is a must read especially in the fall around Halloween.
The Lies We Keep by Illuminate Apothecary completely swept me away. The characters are rich and believable, the plot is gripping, and the writing style is beautifully immersive. Every page had me hooked, and I couldn’t stop reading. A stunning blend of emotion, suspense, and elegance—I highly recommend it to anyone who loves well-crafted stories that stay with you long after you finish.