Misha Crews

Love stories about old houses and family secrets.

Before Jenna Appleton walked through its front door… the house on Finley Street already held a lifetime of secrets. 🌿

In Still Waters, we meet a widow, a child, and a family friend reuniting under one roof in 1956—but what about the years before? Who lived there? What did the walls witness? And what gentle presence might have lingered long after the war?

Take a step back in time to discover the fictional history of a quiet house in Arlington, Virginia—a place shaped by love, loss, and the silent watch of a forgotten wanderer.

☀️ Sunlight on old wallpaper. Bread baking in the kitchen. A ghost who never meant to stay…

Angel River invites you to explore its hidden histories and legends in the “Storied Places of Angel River” series. A central focus is the Angel River Hotel, built in 1901 and designed by architect Anders du Wees. Once a bustling hub, its tale includes masquerade parties, a vaudeville magician’s mysterious disappearance, and a recent restoration by a devoted single mother. Today, the hotel combines historic charm with modern comforts, serving as a reminder of the town’s enduring memories and significance.

Angel River’s “Storied Places” series invites you to explore the hidden histories and enduring legends woven into the town’s landscape. This installment focuses on the House on the Hill—first built by founder Gerald Fitzgerald, later ravaged by fire, revived by generations of new inhabitants, and now a sanctuary for lost souls. More than a home, it’s a mirror of the town itself—haunted, hopeful, and never quite finished.