Foundations

This is a prequel novella to Nightmare Tenant, and although you could totally read it separately, I believe it's best enjoyed together. Also, you can support and read for free by signing up for the author's newsletter (which is how I got it)!
I originally read Nightmare Tenant last November. The story was enticing and exciting, so when I saw that there was a prequel novella, I was immediately interested. As this one of course takes place some years earlier, we get a group of new characters (someone familiar too). And with new characters we receive new personalities, quirks, and behaviors. The author does a good job of making the people feel real and grounded in such a short story.  It's written well, and the backstory to the novel is great!
In Nightmare Tenant, the story follows the supernatural events in Chivron Tower. In this prequel, we get to see some of the supernatural things surrounding the tower and how it originally came to be. I think the author picks an interesting enough plot to keep readers engaged and satisfied on this 70 page journey.

If I had to give a small gripe, I would say that although it's only 70 pages long, it does have a lot of breaks. Personally, as the reader, I think this would have been best served if there were still chapters to separate it/events. That would have felt more like a fully fledged novella to me, as this is not just a short story.