The Afterdark

Set at Northcroft, an elite boarding school shrouded in mystery, this YA novel explores queer horror with Lovecraftian undertones as darkness descends each night, transforming the surrounding forest into a terrifying mirror of itself. Evie Laurent becomes captivated by Holland Morgan, blurring boundaries between desire and danger amid secrets and dark impulses. As their connection deepens, they confront a sinister force lurking in the shadows, raising questions about whether to resist or succumb to the darkness within.