From Emmerdale’s Dales to Dark Gothic Worlds: Star’s SHOCKING Secret Double Life Unveiled!
The seemingly idyllic village of Emmerdale was once the familiar backdrop for Jessie Elland, beloved by millions for her two-year portrayal of Chloe Harris on the ITV soap. She appeared on screen as a character entangled in drama, yet seemingly confined to the typical family show narrative. However, a TERRIFYING truth about her life off-screen has now been revealed, leaving everyone utterly dumbfounded: Jessie Elland has been leading a completely secret second life, moonlighting as an author of dark, unsettling gothic horror novels! What’s more astonishing is that she meticulously kept this bombshell hidden even from her closest co-stars on the ITV set!
From Innocent Chloe Harris to Chilling Horror Author: The Stunning Transformation!
After her departure from Emmerdale in 2023, Jessie Elland’s career took an unexpected turn, beyond just treading the boards in touring productions like 101 Dalmatians: The Musical. This summer, Jessie officially released her debut novel titled “The Ladie Upstairs”—and it’s absolutely NOT a romantic tale or a family drama!
Describing her literary creation, Jessie revealed: “It is a gothic thriller, horror adjacent, about a servant who works in this grand, mysterious, supernatural house. It is about her relationship with the lady upstairs and how that develops and grows into something twisted, dark, and unsettling.” Audiences familiar with a somewhat naive, even vulnerable, Chloe Harris must now grapple with a Jessie Elland possessing a macabre imagination, crafting chilling tales that send shivers down the spine. “I really enjoyed writing it. I’ve always been a big reader, and writing is something that I’ve always wanted to do, so it was fun just to write for me,” she added. The sheer audacity of a popular young actress secretly nurturing such a dark literary passion has left fans and industry insiders utterly speechless.
The Buried Bombshell: A Secret Kept Even From Co-Stars!
What makes this news EXPLOSIVELY HOT is the fact that Jessie completely concealed this literary ambition from her Emmerdale castmates. She diligently pursued her writing during her downtime, even utilizing moments in the dressing room or while commuting to work. “When I got Emmerdale, the schedule for that is mad, but you do have the odd month where your character’s storyline quietens down and someone else takes over. So, I decided to write,” she shared.
Adding another layer of dramatic irony, Jessie was an active member of Emmerdale’s on-set book club, “Rather Be Reading,” alongside Daisy Campbell (Amelia), Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle), and Isabel Hodgins (Victoria Sugden). While she openly discussed books and gathered advice from other authors with her colleagues, Jessie was simultaneously, and covertly, “logging secretly” all that invaluable experience for the very book she was hiding! The sheer effort of concealing such a major passion and achievement, living a “double life,” only amplifies the intrigue and mystery surrounding this talented actress.
Upon finally holding a physical copy of her book, Jessie expressed profound disbelief: “It is so surreal. I look at them [the books] sometimes and it still doesn’t click. Even in bookshops, it is amazing to see it in windows and on tables. Even if I go in and I’m holding it to sign it, I have this feeling of ‘these must be fake.’ A feeling of ‘this is too good to be true’.” The positive response from readers, with photos sent from around the world, including Berlin, further underscores the unexpected reach of a work conceived in such secrecy.
What’s Next For This Mysterious Multi-Talented Star?
Now that the curtain of secrecy has been dramatically pulled back, the burning question is: what comes next for Jessie Elland? She has expressed a strong desire to balance both her acting and writing careers. “I think I’d like to try to balance both for as long as I can. I’m very, very lucky to have both things and have my feet planted either side of the door,” she stated.
While “The Ladie Upstairs” is a standalone novel with no sequels planned, Jessie firmly asserts that she will never stop writing. “I’m always writing. I don’t think I’d ever be able to stop,” she affirmed. This promise suggests that new, potentially even darker and more shocking works, springing from the depths of this talented actress’s imagination, will soon grace bookshelves. Jessie Elland’s enigmatic life, fierce passion, and multifaceted talent have delivered a completely fresh and astonishing perspective on what a soap star can truly hide!
Were YOU shocked to discover Jessie Elland is a gothic horror author? What kind of dark stories do you think she’ll write next, perhaps inspired by Emmerdale’s secret dramas?