A lonely young girl's idyllic summer friendship with a mysterious new neighbor becomes a waking nightmare when she discovers her new friend is a malevolent entity with a terrifying hold on her and her family.
Recognition & Reach
Winner: Best Story - October 2016
Voted on by the readers of the r/nosleep community and published in 30 Press Quarterly's "Best of 2016" available here.
YouTube & Podcast Spotlight
Adapted into full-length audio narrations and frequently recommended as a "must-read" classic in popular horror communities
Click here for a great narrated version! from StalkingJaeger
What Readers Are Saying
Suspense & Fear
"I found myself literally breathless at points, gasping out loud at a turn of events. You are a master storyteller."
"This is the most frightening thing I have ever read and so well written."
Writing & Cinematic Quality
"The way in which you write is so descriptive, I had a movie playing in my head the whole time. Speaking of which, this would make for an incredible movie!"
"Hollywood would be lucky to get this as a script."
Captivating Power
"I don't think I've been so excited about reading anything since Harry Potter!"
"I have literally never been so absorbed in a story before. This is the BEST I have read in nearly 3 years."
*All testimonials sourced from readers in the r/nosleep community.