Don't Let the Forest In

Thomas's world is upended when his father brings home a mysterious stranger who soon becomes his new stepmother. Moving to her eerie manor at the edge of a dark, sprawling forest, Thomas finds himself trapped in a place where reality bends and nightmares seep through the walls. The house is alive with secrets, and the forest beyond seems to be creeping closer, hungry and watchful. As disturbing visions plague him and the boundary between the living and the dead grows thin, Thomas must unravel the truth about his stepmother, the house, and the sinister force that refuses to stay outside. This atmospheric gothic horror weaves together themes of grief, family trauma, and the struggle to distinguish truth from delusion. Drews crafts a claustrophobic tale that explores how we cope with loss and the darkness that can consume us when we're most vulnerable. The queer romance adds emotional depth to the mounting dread, grounding the supernatural terror in genuine human connection. Perfect for readers who crave beautifully written horror with a literary edge, this is a haunting story that lingers like fog—unsettling, immersive, and impossible to shake.