Nightwood

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By Elana Gomel

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Publisher Description

Awarded 2nd place - The BookFest Awards 2023 (Fantasy - Dark)

All fairy tales were history once.

Ally is a Ukrainian bride who married a wealthy Californian, Carl Morris. Everything is strange in her new home: the shadowy redwoods, the peculiar neighbors, and the mystery surrounding the death of Carl's first wife. But Ally is determined to leave her own tragic past behind and to be a good wife and a good American.

Escaping darkness is not so easy, however. Ally discovers that her house is situated on the borders of Nightwood, where fairy tales become nightmares and nightmares become reality. And the ruler of Nightwood has plans of his own.

When Carl is abducted by a forest monster, Ally follows him into the land where the Red, Black, and White Horsemen drag the sun in their wake. There she is taken prisoner by the ghoulish Little Mother and is forced to labor in a filthy farmyard filled with deformed human livestock. But Little Mother is not the most terrifying creature in Nightwood. The Ogre, squatting in the Castle with no Windows, is poised to invade our world. He has Carl; and he wants Ally.

Unexpectedly joined by new friends, Ally escapes to embark on a perilous journey across a dying land filled with mythical beasts and creatures from fairy tales. To save Carl, Ally will have to brave the horrors of Nightwood and uncover the shattering secret of her own identity.

Nightwood is perfect for fans of Modern Fantasy books, dark Fairy Tale adventures, Ukraine, monsters, and Russian folklore.

The books in this series are only thematically linked to each other and may be read in any order.

Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.

3 Reviews

4.0

Liz

Created over 1 year ago

“Loved, loved, loved this! Unsettling, gory, creepy, and fast paced! This is the perfect spooky season read! Love a small isolated town plagued with horrors! Definitely following this author now!”

Pragati “Violet” Sharma

Created over 1 year ago

“In The Horror at Pleasant Brook, a spine-chilling tale of terror unfolds as a malevolent and insidious force descends upon a secluded town nestled deep within the Adirondacks, just in time for Halloween. This sinister entity cares not for the town's secrets, biases, or shortcomings; its sole purpose is unrelenting destruction and consumption, leaving nothing in its wake but desolation. As the malevolent influence tightens its grip on the town, a disparate and unlikely group of individuals emerges as the only line of defence against its encroaching darkness. These individuals are the marginalized, the overlooked, and the dismissed members of the community. Despite their perceived insignificance, they find themselves compelled to confront the overwhelming evil that threatens to consume their town. Against all odds, this motley crew of survivors must summon the strength to confront the ancient and merciless power that seeks to consume everything in its path. The odds are stacked against them, and the malevolence they face is both unrelenting and timeless. As the horror continues to spread, the group's determination to stand and fight becomes their only beacon of hope. "The Horror at Pleasant Brook" is a gripping and heart-pounding narrative that explores themes of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of those who dare to face unimaginable darkness. As the battle intensifies and the stakes escalate, readers are taken on a relentless journey into the heart of fear, where the line between survival and annihilation becomes increasingly thin.”

Eric Pearson

Created over 1 year ago

“In the quiet town of Pleasant Brook, Lisa Owen's desperation led to a terrifying chain of events. Consumed by pain, loneliness, and the loss of her dreams, she unwittingly unleashed an ancient evil lying dormant in her old house. The catalyst was Bobby Lee Haskel, who donned a cursed mask, transforming him into something malevolent. Soon, ominous figures wearing repulsive masks appeared, and the town's residents started disappearing. Amidst the chaos, a horror-obsessed teenager and the town's constable discovered the chilling truth. However, they may be running out of time to save Pleasant Brook and themselves from a fate worse than death. "The Horror at Pleasant Brook" delivers a blood-soaked, gory, and suspenseful experience, boasting a diverse cast of characters and shocking twists. The chilling writing will keep you on edge, jumping at shadows and flinching at every unexpected sound. This book begs to be adapted into a movie, even though the grisly scenes might force you to avert your eyes. It's an unbelievably crazy and fear-inducing tale, as something sinister takes over the town, leaving a permanent mark on readers' psyches. While you may enjoy reading about creatures taking control, this nightmarish scenario is precisely what terrifies you the most. Zombies, aliens, and the idea of hive mentality haunt your thoughts, and this book vividly explores such fears with its descriptive and haunting scenes. Let's hope that such nightmare-inducing subjects remain confined to the realm of fiction. Prepare for more sleepless nights, thanks to this nightmare fuel!”