The first book in The Thirteenth Hour duology follows Lily Harbor, a grieving mother desperate to escape the memories of her lost daughter. Driving in the middle of the night, she takes a shortcut that leads her into a waking nightmare: a creature with eyes like burning coals stalks her through the woods, forcing her to seek refuge in a dilapidated Victorian mansion. Inside, a seemingly kind old woman offers sanctuary, but Lily soon realizes she's stepped into a trap.

Bound to a centuries-old curse, Lily awakens a malevolent entity that feeds on despair. Trapped in an endless night, she faces a horrifying onslaught: hallucinations of loved ones twisted into monstrous forms, and her deepest fears given gruesome life. But as the entity preys on her grief, Lily discovers a hidden strength and a connection to a long-forgotten power.

Meanwhile, her husband Victor, consumed by his own grief, desperately searches for his missing wife, unaware of the supernatural evil she has become entangled with. Lily must confront the darkness within the house and herself if she hopes to escape. But freedom may require a devastating sacrifice, one that could shatter her soul and destroy the lives of those she loves.

As the clock ticks down on the Thirteenth Hour, Lily must choose between her own salvation and the lives of everyone she holds dear. What price is she willing to pay to break free from the curse?

Shadows lengthen, whispers echo, and the line between reality and nightmare blurs in this collection of haunting short stories. Journey into the depths of human depravity, confront family secrets, and witness the terrifying consequences of a single wrong turn. These stories will crawl under your skin and stay with you long after the lights go out.