The Ashen Road

At Cold Mountain Penitentiary, the arrival of a gentle giant named Silas Desjardins, condemned for murder, begins to alter the prison’s dark atmosphere as strange phenomena emerge. Captain Harlan Vessey uncovers that Silas is more than just a convicted man—he is a vessel for the unspoken guilt and sorrow of others, serving as a barrier against an impending unleashed darkness. As Silas’s execution approaches, Vessey faces a profound decision that could determine whether darkness is contained or unleashed. This supernatural story explores themes of guilt, sacrifice, and the haunting consequences of silence.