Before I bought this book, I had watched the Netflix series based on it.
The gist is that this professor John wants to gather hard evidence that the paranormal is real, and invites a small group of strangers who have some rather suspect p I was a bit surprised that The Haunting of Hill House had a scary vibe to it.
Nell was haunted throughout her life by the Bent-Neck Lady, which turned out to be her adult self haunting herself as a child.
That's why the Red Room must trick its victims into staying inside by changing its form.
Hugh insists that Abigail is made up, but the audience has little reason to doubt Luke.
The only indication that he's even mad in the first place is how heavy he's breathing.