I have this idea for a 37,000-word a Dramatic, Thriller and Suspense Novella, along the lines of an Edgar Allan Poe story [Title: The Phantom Lighthouse

Plot: A shipwreck survivor washes ashore near a lighthouse that isn’t on any map. The lighthouse keeper offers shelter but warns him never to enter the light room.

Twist: The survivor discovers the lighthouse is a trap for souls lost at sea, and the keeper is a ghost keeping them imprisoned.]

This is the Full Synopsis
Introduction:
Setting: The novella opens with a stormy night at sea, establishing a dark and foreboding atmosphere.
Protagonist Introduction: Introduce the main character, Jonathan Hayes, a merchant sailor, as he struggles to keep his ship afloat during a violent storm.
Inciting Incident:
Shipwreck: Jonathan’s ship is destroyed in the storm, and he is the sole survivor who washes ashore on a remote and desolate coast.
Discovery of the Lighthouse: Jonathan spots a lighthouse in the distance, which appears to be the only sign of civilization.
First Act – Establishing the Mystery:
Meeting the Lighthouse Keeper: Jonathan meets Elijah Warren, the mysterious and reclusive lighthouse keeper, who offers him shelter.
Strange Warning: Elijah warns Jonathan never to enter the light room at the top of the lighthouse.
Initial Suspicion: Jonathan finds Elijah’s warning peculiar and becomes curious about the forbidden light room.
Second Act – Deepening Suspense:
Exploration of the Lighthouse: While recuperating, Jonathan explores the lighthouse, finding oddities such as old-fashioned furnishings and peculiar noises.
Unease and Paranoia: Jonathan’s unease grows as he notices Elijah’s odd behavior and the fact that the lighthouse doesn’t appear on any maps.
Supernatural Hints: Strange, ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena begin to occur, heightening the suspense.
Midpoint – Revelation of the Trap:
Secret Investigation: Jonathan starts secretly investigating the lighthouse and discovers old logs and journals hinting at its dark past.
The Light Room Temptation: Driven by curiosity and a sense of impending danger, Jonathan decides to enter the forbidden light room despite Elijah’s warnings.
Twist – The Horrifying Truth:
Discovery of Souls: Inside the light room, Jonathan discovers it is filled with the trapped souls of sailors who perished at sea, eternally drawn to the light.
Elijah’s Revelation: Elijah reveals himself as a ghost, condemned to maintain the lighthouse and keep the souls imprisoned.
Third Act – The Struggle for Freedom:
Jonathan’s Desperation: Jonathan realizes he must escape before he becomes another trapped soul.
Confrontation with Elijah: There is a tense confrontation between Jonathan and Elijah, where Elijah explains the nature of the curse that binds him to the lighthouse.
Plan for Escape: Jonathan formulates a plan to break the curse, which involves extinguishing the lighthouse’s light.
Climax – Breaking the Curse:
High-Stakes Execution: Jonathan battles both supernatural forces and his own fear to reach the light room and extinguish the light.
Final Showdown: Elijah attempts to stop him, but Jonathan’s determination and bravery allow him to overcome the ghostly keeper.
Light Extinguished: Jonathan manages to extinguish the light, believing he has broken the curse.
Resolution – Aftermath:
Release of Souls: With the light extinguished, the trapped souls are released, including Elijah’s.
Jonathan’s Escape: Jonathan escapes the now dark and crumbling lighthouse as dawn breaks.
Returning to Civilization: He finds his way back to civilization, forever changed by the haunting experience.
Epilogue – Dark, Unexpected Twist:
Reflection on the Experience: Jonathan reflects on his ordeal, unsure if anyone will believe his story.
A Sense of Freedom: He feels a sense of liberation, believing he has truly escaped the nightmare.
Unsettling Encounter: Months later, Jonathan starts to experience strange, haunting dreams and visions of the lighthouse.
Mysterious Visitor: One evening, an old sailor visits Jonathan, revealing he was once in Jonathan’s position and that extinguishing the light didn’t end the curse but passed it on.
Jonathan's Fate: The visitor explains that the curse’s true nature is to ensure the lighthouse’s light will always be reignited by a new keeper, chosen from those who break the curse.
Final Twist: The novella ends with Jonathan realizing that despite extinguishing the light, he is now inexorably drawn back to the lighthouse. He feels an uncontrollable urge to return, suggesting the cycle of entrapment is endless. The final scene shows Jonathan walking towards the distant coast, the light of the phantom lighthouse flickering back to life in the background. When you have read it reply "..."