"Finely crafted and terrifying, Todd Allen has delivered a story that will keep you up at night and have you checking your closet before you go to bed...twice." - Tyner Gillies, Award Winning Author. Jack Bishop always dreamed of becoming a writer. That ambition became reality with his critically acclaimed debut novel, but following up on that success has proved difficult. For over a year, he has failed to produce a new bestseller and his publisher is losing patience. In a last ditch effort to save his floundering career, Jack is sent to the renowned writer's retreat, Wabasso Lake, with orders to finish his manuscript in record time. Jack's first impression of Wabasso is that of an idyllic place to work, but despite being surrounded by awe inspiring nature and the lovely Kate, a fellow author, he continues to be plagued by self doubt. It is with the discovery of a hidden manuscript that Jack begins to scratch the surface of the retreat's sinister purpose. As visions of fictional characters inundate Jack's waking life, he is driven to the brink of madness. A diabolical intelligence has stirred. Wabasso wants something from Jack, but is he willing to pay the price to achieve his greatest desire?