Old Like Us: The Forgotten Grave

By Rod Trent

They're back in their first full-length story

Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of a quaint town lies the Starlight Eldercare Facility, a serene haven where lifelong friends Eleanor, George, Mabel, and Harold have reunited after decades. Their bond, forged in the fires of childhood escapades and schoolyard mischief, remains as strong as ever, even in their twilight years. They spend their days reminiscing about the past, sharing laughter over old memories, and finding solace in each other's company.

One crisp autumn morning, the facility's groundskeeper, Mr. Thompson, stumbles upon an ancient, half-buried headstone while tending to the garden. Its inscriptions are faded, but a chilling phrase sends shivers down his spine: "Beware the cursed ground." Intrigued and alarmed, he shares his discovery with the elderly quartet, igniting their once-dormant spirit of adventure.

Eleanor, the group's de facto leader and a retired history teacher, dives into the mystery with fervor. George, a former detective with a keen eye for detail, takes meticulous notes and sketches of the site. Mabel, ever the storyteller, begins to weave tales of ghostly apparitions and lost souls, while Harold, the tech-savvy engineer, scours the internet for any clues about the cemetery's history.

As they delve deeper, the friends uncover a dark tale dating back to the town's early days. The Starlight Eldercare Facility, it turns out, was built over the remnants of an old cemetery, long forgotten and shrouded in legend. According to local folklore, the cemetery was the final resting place of outcasts and criminals, individuals who were denied a peaceful afterlife. It's said that their spirits, restless and vengeful, cursed the land.

Join Eleanor, George, Mabel, and Harold as they navigate the challenges and joys of life at Starlight Eldercare Facility. Their enduring friendships and unquenchable curiosity lead them on a journey through time, uncovering long-buried secrets and solving mysteries that have haunted their community for generations. From the discovery of a hidden headstone to the unraveling of a decades-old curse, these spirited seniors prove that age is just a number when it comes to adventure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1CNRXHY
• ISBN13: 9798313876160
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"