"The Pelafina Letters" (2025) for choir, composed by Jake Miles.

A choral work that gives voice to Pelafina from House of Leaves; a mother’s love unravels into grief, paranoia, and desperate devotion.

Performed live by Choral Arts Initiative. Brandon Elliot, Artistic Director.

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Dear Johnny,
Please write me back.
How could you leave your mother alone in this dark, winding, spinning, ever-changing world?
Forgive me. I only wanted to save you from this madness.
Yours is all my love.