"Some places never let you go. Some nightmares don’t fade—they wait."

In this special episode of Real Talk and Fiction, I’m bringing you a chilling prologue from my upcoming horror novel, The Forest Devours. A young boy, Caleb Voss, crosses the forbidden tree line one fateful night—only to discover that the forest has been waiting for him all along. The whispers call his name, the shadows move with intent, and something watches from the dark.

But this story is more than just horror. It’s about the past that haunts us, the things we try to escape, and the fears that refuse to stay buried. After the reading, I’ll break down the deeper meaning behind the story—how horror often reflects real struggles like trauma, mental health, and the battles we face in silence.

So turn down the lights, listen closely, and ask yourself: What’s been waiting for you?

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