Description
Jana Risso, the enigmatic black sheep of her family, wears her darkness like a shroud. Her brooding attitude and cynical outlook on life unnerve her parents and brother, setting her apart from the rest. But when her close friend Ben inexplicably falls silent, Jana's instincts flare. A gnawing worry takes root: has something dire befallen him? Determined to unravel the mystery, Jana hatches a plan to slip out of her stifling home and visit Ben. Yet fate conspires against her. She's shackled by the responsibility of babysitting her younger brother and his best friend, thwarting her escape. Fueled by frustration and anger, she makes a daring choice: she leaves the boys alone, risking their safety to uncover Ben's fate. On her quest, Jana crosses paths with a stranger named Cayden. Suspicion tinges their initial encounter, but Jana senses no immediate threat. Desperation binds them together as they join forces to find Ben. Little do they realize that their alliance will ignite a chain of horrifying events, propelling them into a desperate race for survival. Pursued by an enraged mob, Jana and Cayden seek refuge in the notorious Forgotten Souls Park. Its grim history is etched with unsolved murders, and local whispers weave tales of a relentless killer who still haunts its shadowed grounds. As danger lurks around every corner, the duo must rely on their wits and each other. Their strength and resilience will be tested as they delve deeper into the secrets concealed within the park's dark heart. Will they emerge unscathed, or will the chilling truth consume them?
Chapter ONE
