It Waits

A haunting psychological horror novella by Andaleeb Wajid

Some houses remember
Some secrets never leave

It Waits - By Andaleeb Wajid

About the book

It Waits is a tightly paced supernatural novella that unfolds within the quiet, intimate spaces of a home shaped by unspoken history. What appears ordinary at first—familiar rooms, routine silences, the comfort of walls meant to protect—slowly gives way to an atmosphere charged with unease.

As the story progresses, stillness becomes oppressive, and the sense of being alone begins to fracture. Memories surface without invitation. Shadows linger longer than they should. The past presses insistently against the present, blurring the boundaries between what was buried and what has never truly gone.

Blending domestic tension with psychological horror, It Waits allows dread to build patiently rather than erupt all at once. The fear here is subtle and pervasive, rooted not in spectacle, but in suggestion—in the quiet moments where something feels wrong, yet cannot be named. The house itself becomes an active presence, holding secrets that resist forgetting.

Written with restraint and emotional precision, It Waits explores the unsettling idea that some places absorb what happens within them—and that once awakened, certain forces are content to remain, watching and waiting.

A haunting supernatural novella, It Waits lingers long after its final page, leaving readers with the uneasy certainty that not all stories end when the door is closed.

Author Andaleeb Wajid

About the Author

Andaleeb Wajid is a celebrated Indian author from Bangalore, known for her wide-ranging body of work across romance, young adult fiction, horror, and contemporary drama. With over 45 published titles, her stories are recognised for their emotional depth, cultural authenticity, and compelling narrative voice.

Her journey as a writer began at just ten years old, and she has since built a powerful voice that reflects personal experiences and broader social themes. Andaleeb’s work is both entertaining and evocative — often exploring identity, family, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.

Awards & Recognition

Award-Winning Author Andaleeb Wajid

Andaleeb Wajid has received multiple literary honours recognising her contribution to children’s and young adult fiction.

Her novel The Henna Start-Up earned widespread critical acclaim, winning the AutHer Award 2025 for Best Children’s Author and receiving Jury Award recognition at the Crossword Book Awards 2024.

In the same year, she was also named a Neev Book Award 2024 winner for Excellence in Children’s Fiction, further affirming her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary Indian literature for young readers.

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