The Deep Wood

In The Deep Wood, a grieving individual embarks on a relentless pursuit of revenge after the death of their son, Henry, becoming entwined in the world of monster hunting. While tracking a mysterious pooka, they uncover a hidden community of two-natured shifters that complicates their quest for vengeance. As these supernatural beings begin to appear in unsettling ways among humans, the narrator is compelled to delve deeper, leading to revelations that dramatically alter their understanding of the world around them. Written in the distinctive dialect of the Southern Appalachians, this tale explores themes of loss, revenge, and the complexities of the unseen.