An ominous presence lurks in the shadows awaiting visitors who linger too long in this eerie horror for struggling teen readers from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Everyone knows the abandoned old house at the edge of the woods is haunted, but one reckless boy steps inside for a dare. Creeping through the dust-covered rooms, he finds a strange message scrawled on the wall: Stay Too Long. Then, he finds letters scattered on the floor written by previous visitors. Lingering, he begins to feel the chill of a strange presence in the gloom . is it too late to run? - Specially designed and edited to a reading age of 6, this title is aimed at seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers, and is also ideal for EAL learners, filling a crucial gap for engaging, age-appropriate titles - Driven by a gripping, hair-raising plot, the accessible language is ideal for building confidence in independent reading and perfectly tailored for readers aged 11+ - Featuring atmospheric black-and-white illustrations from Berat Pekmezci throughout the work to capture attention, break up the text and aid comprehension.