This story springs from the same inspirational well as Locke and Key, which I think is a stronger and creepier effort. While the action is effectively drawn, the deus ex amulet is overbearing. The protagonist does very little independently that is not dictated by the magic amulet. They may be setting up some conflict later on, but it could have been executed more subtly. It's a fast read, but I won't be along to see what happens next.