Publisher's Synopsis
Described by Goodreads readers as "Goosebumps meets Black Mirror" and "one part R.L. Stine, one part Stephen King's aversion toward technology."
Esau "S" Bryant is a twelve-year-old boy desperate to become an influencer to help his family. And when he finds a strange phone in an abandoned mall, it seems he finally got a lucky break, until he realizes his new mobile device is cursed. Now he will have to face his worst fears and fight an online evil spirit to save himself, his family, and-the world. Join Esau and his friends as they go on incredible adventures involving a haunted phone, demonic possessions, and an internet troll with a wicked sense of humor! A Message for the Grown-Ups:In FEARFUL: Scary Stories of the Evil App, Christian Nava has told a heartfelt tale about the power of self-acceptance against the growing dangers of social media pressure. Featuring black-and-white illustrations by the talented Jesús Duke, the first entry in this chilling book series is a must-have for readers age 8 to 12 that anyone can enjoy.
