Et forfærdeligt Hus-Kors Eller en sandfærdig Beretning om en gruelig Fristelse, som tvende fromme Ægte-Folk i Kiøge for nogen rum Tid siden har været plagede med

In the shadow of early‑modern Denmark, a small town wrestles with the lingering terror of witch‑hunts that once gripped Europe. When a devout husband and wife in Køge discover a strange, ominous cross embedded in the timber of their home, neighbors whisper of demonic influence and ancient curses. The couple, known for their piety, find themselves at the centre of a frightened community demanding answers.

The narrative follows their desperate attempts to understand the symbol that seems to draw both curiosity and dread. As rumors swell, the couple confronts a lingering temptation that threatens to unravel their faith, while local magistrates and clergy pressure them to prove their innocence. Through court records, personal testimonies, and solemn sermons, the story paints a vivid portrait of superstition, authority, and the fragile line between belief and hysteria.