Publisher's Synopsis
Eldridge is a town trapped in the grip of a haunting legend. Nestled on the edge of the Blackwood Forest, it exists in a perpetual twilight, shrouded in an atmosphere that is both mesmerizing and menacing. The townsfolk, each harboring their own secrets and sins, live with a constant fear of the Hatchet Man, a shadow figure whose presence lingers in the whispers of the wind and the rustle of leaves. But the allure of the forbidden is strong, and some, fueled by a morbid curiosity, dare to tempt fate by uttering the Hatchet Man's name. This act, however, unleashes a chilling chain of events, drawing the town deeper into a labyrinth of terror and revealing the dark secrets that have long been concealed beneath the surface.
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the cobbled streets, the lines between courage and folly blur. The town's secrets, long concealed, are dragged into the light, exposed by the chilling presence of the Hatchet Man. The residents of Eldridge will learn that some legends are better left undisturbed, that the edge of nightmares is a heartbeat away, and that the price of their transgression might be far more sinister than they could ever imagine. The Hatchet Man's vengeance, fueled by a thirst for justice, will shatter the fragile peace of Eldridge, leaving behind a legacy of fear and an unsettling question: Can the darkness ever truly be banished?
