The Telephone

Dear Readers,

Have you ever wondered what echoes might still linger in the quiet corners of an old house? Or what would happen if a voice from the past suddenly called out through the dark, asking for your help?

In The Telephone, ten-year-old Kelly Reynolds unearths a heavy, corded black rotary phone from her grandmother’s attic. It’s an antique—a relic from another era, missing its cord and entirely disconnected from the world. Yet, when the house falls quiet, the metal bells inside begin to ring.

When Kelly picks up the receiver, she doesn't hear a normal dial tone. She hears static, followed by the faint, desperate voice of a terrified girl pleading for help.

What begins as a bizarre childhood mystery quickly spirals into a haunting, decades-long journey. As Kelly grows up, gets married, and starts a family of her own, the phantom calls continue to surface—pulling her deeper into a dark, forgotten history and an unsolved tragedy that hits terrifyingly close to home.

The Telephone is a story about the unseen threads that tie us to the past, the chilling weight of long-buried secrets, and the relentless urge to help a voice in the dark when no one else believes you.

Step into 1985, pick up the receiver, and discover who is waiting on the other end of the line.

Warmly,

Nancy Bachus

Author of The Telephone