Description
A chilling blend of queer romance, psychological suspense, and cosmic horror, this gripping young adult novel from E. Latimer, acclaimed author of The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray, delivers a haunting story where love and darkness become dangerously intertwined.
Northcroft Academy is an exclusive boarding school surrounded by an unsettling mystery. Every evening, when the warning bell rings and the shutters seal the campus from the outside world, the nearby ancient forest transforms into the Afterdark—a twisted reflection of reality filled with terrifying creatures and unimaginable dangers. Few dare question what lies beyond, and even fewer survive long enough to uncover its secrets.
From the moment Evie Laurent sees Holland Morgan arrive at Northcroft, she feels an irresistible pull toward her. Determined to know everything about the mysterious new student, Evie hides the darker truths buried within herself—secrets tied to her past, overwhelming guilt, and disturbing impulses that grow more difficult to control with each passing day.
Holland has made enough mistakes to recognize another dangerous decision when she sees one. Falling for Evie should be the last thing she allows herself to do, yet the connection between them only grows stronger despite the risks. As friendship gives way to obsession, both girls discover that something ancient lurking within the Afterdark seems to be calling specifically to them.
Caught between their growing feelings and the seductive pull of an ancient darkness, Evie and Holland must decide whether to resist the forces threatening to consume them or surrender to the mysterious power that promises answers—and demands a terrible price.
Filled with eerie atmosphere, emotional intensity, supernatural suspense, and unforgettable twists, this gothic fantasy explores guilt, identity, desire, and the monsters that exist both within ourselves and beyond the edges of reality. Perfect for readers who enjoy dark academia, queer horror, and haunting supernatural mysteries with a Lovecraftian edge.
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