BENEATH THE OAK Supernatural Horror Novel written by Vanessa M. Chattman (Author) Audiobook is Available on Audible.com on APRIL 21, 2026
THE DESCRIPTION FOR BENEATH THE OAK Supernatural Horror Novel written by Vanessa M. Chattman
After the sudden death of her mother, Alyssa Ward returns to the rural home she fled years ago. The property is quiet, untouched, and eerily preserved, except for the massive oak tree towering behind the house. Once a place of childhood comfort, the tree now radiates a strange, oppressive presence.
At night, Alyssa hears whispers drifting from its roots, and shadows gather beneath its branches long after the sun has set. As she sorts through her mother’s belongings, Alyssa uncovers journals detailing a family curse tied to the oak. Generations of Wards have been haunted by a spirit bound to the tree a spirit that chooses one family member to “keep” beneath its roots.
Soon Alyssa begins experiencing visions of a young girl calling her name, begging to be freed. The more Alyssa investigates, the more the boundary between the living and the dead unravels. When the spirit beneath the oak reveals its true identity, someone Alyssa once knew and unknowingly abandoned, she must confront buried memories and a supernatural force determined to claim her as its next offering. To break the curse, Alyssa must face the darkness beneath the oak… before it drags her down into the earth forever.
About the Author and Screenwriter
Vanessa M. Chattman was born on September 5th, 1970, in Newark, NJ. Her family moved to East Orange, NJ a few years later. She graduated from Clifford J. Scott High School in 1989. She joined the United States Army in 1990 and served on Active Duty for four years and ten months. She deployed to Desert Storm in 1990, and she received an Honorable Discharge from the UNITED STATES ACTIVE ARMY IN 1995. and attended Vincennes University In 1993, then years later received her associate's degree in applied science in 2003. In November 1997, she was accepted into the International Poetry Hall of Fame. Her membership with The Writer’s Digest Book Club was active in 1997. Her poems have been published in three different anthologies. The poem “My House” has been published in “The Poetic Voices of America Anthology.” The second poem titled “The Celebration” has been published in the “Beginnings” anthology. The poem titled “People” has been published by The National Library of Poetry and has received The Editor’s Choice Award. "STREET GIGS" TV ONE HOUR PILOT WAS WRITTEN BY VANESSA M. CHATTMAN IN 2016. She wrote the “Street Gigs” PLAY and the Screenplay titled, “ZEROX CODES” in 2008. She is a former UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVISTS and completed her Army Reserves Duty for 10 years from 2008 to 2018. She received a certificate from The Writers Guild of America, West Inc. for The Black Sea of Roses Screenplay in 2020. Her membership with Film Freeway is still active but during Her Film Freeway membership from 2020 to 2024 included receiving 12 best horror screenplay awards, 5 screenplay award trophies and a best horror screenplay award from Luminary Independent Film Fiesta in 2024. Her First Supernatural Horror Novel “The Black Sea of Roses: (Book 1) was published on October 17th, 2019, by Amnet Systems, A Book Publishing Company owned by Anazon.com. Her second Supernatural Horror Novel “The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel (The Antique shop Book 2) was published on April 30th, 2021, by The Book Baby Publishing Company. She has authored 12 individual poetry books called "THE POETRY SERIES" beginning with the first poetry book titled, "THE RIVER VINE" on July 26th, 2013. Vanessa M. Chattman also published the last single poetry book titled, "THE BLACK SEA OF ROSES" book on August 2nd, 2016. and finally, Years later all 12 poetry books were published as one poetry book titled “The Poetry Series” on July 4th, 2020, by The Dorrance Publishing Company. On Mar 13, 2020, HER first supernatural horror novel titled, The Black Sea of Roses (Book 1) by Vanessa M Chattman Audiobook. Narrated by Adriel Brandt. Produced by E-Audio Productions. Trailer music e-Audio productions. Trailer Voice Over Ken Marsiglia is available on YouTube. Her Fantasy Novel, "SPELLMARKED" was published on August 25th, 2025, by Barnes & Noble Press, other formats are also available on Amazon, Google Play Books, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, and the audiobook formats for The Black Sea of Roses horror novels and the fantasy novel, "SPELLMARKED" are also available on Spotify, Audible, and Author Republic is the global audiobook distributor for her fantasy novel, "SPELLMARKED" for 2025. Vanessa M. Chattman is currently a Horror Novelist, Poet, Award-Winning Screenwriter, A Self-Published Author through The Book Baby Publishing Company, a member of STAGE 32, Film Freeway, Ink Tip, & The International Screenwriters Association. "A FINE HAUNTED TUNE" SHORT HORROR SCREENPLAY written by Vanessa M. Chattman has been selected for Semi-Finalist for 2025. Congratulations! Your script has been selected as one of the Semi-Finalists for the 2025 Grande Stories Screenplay Competition! on FILM FREEWAY. The Sleepwalking Whispers: A Novel written by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on November 17th, 2025, by Barnes and Noble Press and is also available on Amazon.
"SPELLMARKED" A FANTASY NOVEL l written by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on AUGUST 25TH, 2025 on Amazon
THE SLEEPWALKING WHISPERS SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVEL by Vanessa M. Chattman
was Published by Barnes & Noble Press on November 17th, 2025
The Sleepwalking Whispers Supernatural Horror Novel by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on November 18th, 2025, on Amazon
The Issue Wire Press Release Titled, World-Renowned Author Vanessa M. Chattman Publishes Her New Supernatural Horror Novel," BENEATH THE OAK" 2026
Vanessa M. Chattman graduated from The John Casablancas Modeling Program on December 27th, 2025.
The John Casablancas Modeling Program includes training for acting in theater, Film & Television.
BENEATH THE OAK SUPRTNATUTAL HORROR NOVEL by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on February 17th, 2026, on Amazon
BENEATH THE OAK SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVEL written by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on Amazon on February 17th, 2026
BENEATH THE OAK SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVEL written by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on Barnes & Noble Press on February 17th, 2026
"SPELLMARKED" FANTASY Novel written by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on AUGUST 25TH, 2025 on Amazon
THE SLEEPWALKING WHISPERS HORROR NOVEL by Vanessa M. Chattman was Published by Barnes & Noble Press on November 17th, 2025
The Sleepwalking Whispers Horror Novel by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on November 18th, 2025, on Amazon
The Issue Wire Press Release Titled, “Author Vanessa M. Chattman Unleashes New Supernatural Horror Novel "The Sleepwalking Whispers” Now Available on Amazon was published on December 23rd, 2025
VANESSA M. CHATTMAN;'S UPCOMING SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVEL SERIES TITLES FOR HER SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVEL OCTOLOGY SERIES CALLED
"THE BLACK SEA OF ROSES'
"The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel: The Black Medallion: (The Black Sea of Roses Horror Series, Book 3)", by Vanessa M. Chattman
"The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel: Voices from Darkness: (The Black Sea of Roses Horror Series, Book 4)", by Vanessa M. Chattman
"The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel: The Haunted Room: (The Black Sea of Roses Horror Series, Book 5)", by Vanessa M. Chattman
" The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel: Streams of Shallow Tears: (The Black Sea of Roses Horror Series, Book 6)", by Vanessa M. Chattman
"The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel: The Supernatural Vines of Passion: (The Black Sea of Roses Horror Series, Book 7)" Vanessa M. Chattman
VANESSA M. CHATTMAN'S LAST SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVEL TITLE IN HER SUPERNATURAL HORROR OCTOLOGY HORROR SERIES IS TITLED,
"The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel: Demonic Possession: (The Black Sea of Roses Horror Series, Book 8)".by Vanessa M. Chattman