Withered

In this queer paranormal horror novel, eighteen-year-old Ellis relocates with their mother to the unsettling town of Black Stone after the tragic death of their father and a battle with an eating disorder. As they work to heal, Ellis begins to experience strange phenomena in their new haunted home, including visions of spectral entities. Teaming up with Quinn, a local girl, they explore the town's dark history, uncovering a supernatural conflict that threatens both their family and the community. Withered intricately weaves themes of grief, mental health, and revenge into a chilling narrative that reveals the depths of human struggles.