by Jimmie Rogers
When Todd, a strung-out slacker, is bailed out of jail by his father—a weary private investigator—their strained relationship is pushed to the edge as he’s dragged into a case involving a string of disappearances in the remote Alabama town of Pine Lakes. What seems like a routine investigation quickly turns unsettling. The town is too quiet, the people too watchful, and every clue leads to more questions than answers, hinting at something far darker beneath the surface.
As they dig deeper, they uncover a horrifying truth: Pine Lakes exists for a purpose—one rooted in blood, monstrous forces, and secrets protected for generations. The missing aren’t random victims… they are chosen. Trapped in a place that refuses to let its truth escape, Todd must face both the growing nightmare and his fractured bond with his father—because in Pine Lakes, no one who is taken is ever meant to return.
About the Author
Jimmie Rogers is a horror writer and filmmaker from Prattville, Alabama. Heavily inspired by the classic monster movies and late-night horror marathons of his youth, he specializes in writing dark, character-driven stories filled with mystery and dread. His award-winning screenplays and films have been showcased at festivals nationwide. When he isn’t busy creating nightmares on the page or screen, Jimmie can usually be found working alongside his wife and daughter in their yard.
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