Everything you need to understand or teach A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand.
In Elizabeth Hand's novel A Haunting on the Hill, Holly, Nisa, Stevie, and Amanda rent an old mansion in upstate New York for two weeks to work on their play. The friends are hopeful that the remote Hill House setting will grant them the space and inspiration to develop their creative project. However, the longer they are at the house, the more menacing the setting becomes. Ultimately, the friends must decide if they should prioritize their art over their safety. Written from both the first and third person points of view, the novel explores themes including illusion, trauma, and success.