The Haunting of Serpent’s Manor

In the shadowed heart of the Scottish Highlands lies Serpent’s Manor, a place where the past lingers like a ghostly...

The Haunting of Serpent’s Manor by Iwan Ross
Iwan Ross

Iwan Ross

Iwan Ross grew up in a home marked by hardship, where books became his safest refuge. As a child, he often escaped to the small town library — a quiet sanctuary where stories offered the comfort, courage, and companionship the world around him often could not. Those early shadows shaped his imagination, giving rise to the vivid, uncanny worlds he writes today.

Diagnosed with Bipolar II later in life, Iwan discovered that the same inner world he once used to survive had become the source of his greatest strength: storytelling. Through the years he built a career in technology — from support technician to solutions engineer to technical writer — while never letting go of the one constant that carried him through every chapter of his journey: writing.

His debut novel, Elm Brook Manor, introduced readers to his signature style of supernatural suspense infused with emotion, mystery, and quiet resilience. Many of his stories draw from the unseen places of his life — the search for belonging, the ache of unanswered questions, and a belief that something greater watches over us, even in our darkest moments.

Today, Iwan is the Lead Technical Writer at his company and continues to craft stories filled with secrets, shadows, and humanity. He lives with his wife, Marna — his greatest inspiration and the heart of his world — and their spirited Jack Russell, Benji. Their love story is a miracle he plans to write about someday.

Iwan believes that the imagination is a shelter, a compass, and a lifeline. His message to aspiring writers is simple:

Every story begins with survival, and every survivor has a story worth telling.

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The Haunting of Serpent’s Manor

Whispers from the Past

The Haunting of Serpent’s Manor


In the shadowed heart of the Scottish Highlands lies Serpent’s Manor, a place where the past lingers like a ghostly shroud.
When Coby McTavish and his family arrive at the imposing manor, they are unprepared for the eerie embrace that awaits them. The grand estate, with its towering spires and ivy-clad walls,...

The Sandman’s Mark

A Supernatural Thriller

Night after night, Chloe wakes choking on dust and dread. The whispers call him the Sandman—an ancient presence that stalks her dreams and leaves its mark in the waking world.

But home offers no refuge. Sandra, her distant mother, refuses to believe. Gilbert, her father, hides a menace of his own. Alone and terrified, Chloe must confront a horror...

Elm Brook Manor

Gripping ghost suspense

Immersed in mystery, the supernatural, and enchanting beauty, Serenity Falls is more than just a picturesque town—it’s the new residence of author Coby McTavish, better known as Mister Jones. Leaving behind the familiarities of his previous life, he embarks on an unknown journey as he moves into the historic Elm Brook Manor. But this grand manor...

Echoes from the Hollow Realm

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Leaving an Indelible Mark

‘The Sandman’s Mark,’ a supernatural thriller by Iwan Ross, leaves an indelible mark on the reader. Like the sandman who stalks dreams, lurks in the shadows, and leaves a telltale stench of decay in his wake, the author’s formidable flair for writing breathes life on every page. His vivid descriptions, ethereal or visceral, allow the reader to probe the depths of Chloe’s soul, and see her parents, Gilbert and Sandra, as they really are. Little by little, everything falls into place. Each revelation, its own mindbender.

Shrouded in mystery and the supernatural—Chloe died three times—the surreal story, awash in pathos, is unpredictably shocking and tantalizing. I highly recommend ‘The Sandman’s Mark,' a well-crafted and imaginative story oozing life and death.

– Eva Pasco

𝗔 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺

I just finished Iwan Ross's '𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘢𝘯'𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬,' and I'm still reeling. The atmosphere he creates is palpable; I could practically feel the dust in my own throat, the chilling presence in Chloe's every panicked breath. The slow burn of dread, the way the lines between dream and reality warp, is masterfully executed. Ross doesn't just tell you a story; he pulls you down into the darkness with Chloe.

The supporting characters, Sandra and Gilbert, aren't just props; they're vital, complex cogs in this 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲. Their secrets and motivations keep you guessing, adding another layer of unsettling tension. This isn't your typical monster-in-the-closet tale. It's a 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 descent, a gut-wrenching exploration of fear, family secrets, and the terrifying power of the unknown. Prepare to be haunted long after you turn the final page. 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆.

– Olivia Wright

Guilty pleasure revealed! I enjoy reading true stories immensely. So, when GROWING SLOWLY NOWHERE by Iwan Ross found its way under my watchful eyes, I jumped at the chance to read this riveting book. The description immediately hooked me... and so along I went and lost myself within the pages.

Lost is an apt word to describe my reading journey. The author's life unravelled like a train moving cross country and I was vested in his true story. So many ups and downs. The author's earnest tone was the icing on the cake. His urgency was felt in the way he strung his words together and depicted his life in great detail.

The author's relationship with his mother broke my heart. I could tell he was always trying to make his life better, trying valiantly to rise about whatever cards life dealt him. Thus far, he lived life with determination and gusto, inspiring the reader to keep moving forward when difficult waves threaten to disrupt their world.

Verdict: 5/5 Nothing dull here... a truly entertaining read. I can tell I won't soon forget this true

– Mary-Lisa Russo

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