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Beneath the Surface: Unmasking the Secrets of "Ancient"

  Beneath the Surface: Unmasking the Secrets of "Ancient"


"The sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the forest floor. The campfire crackles, providing a sense of warmth against the encroaching darkness. But something else is stirring in the woods, something ancient and unsettling. 🌲

In this exclusive excerpt from my YA psychological horror novel, "Ancient," we witness a transformation that sends shivers down the spine. Zack, the seemingly confident and carefree member of the group, begins to exhibit strange behavior. His gestures, his speech, even his priorities seem to shift, leaving his friends bewildered and uneasy."

Excerpt:

"Zack's gestures had changed; he wasn’t the same manly guy everyone thought he was; or the one he was pretending to be. His was now speaking in a high pitch, with perfect pronunciation as a girl with an excellent vocabulary would. The hand gestures increased while speaking; which he otherwise would never do unless very angry. It was the same way his girlfriend used to talk; it was admiration more than attraction towards her. Her eyes were the best things to be starred onto but not as much as his own. He loved his eyes and wouldn’t let anything happen to them. Suddenly, Zack saw a bit of swelling under his eyes. What can it be? He thought. "Guys, I am going to find some water,” Zack said.

Zack started to search for a pond and saw something shining behind the trees and started walking towards it. Dean took out his guitar and started to tune it.

“What are you doing? Put that away and play some songs,” Strub said."

End of Excerpt

What's happening to Zack? What is the mysterious shining object that draws him deeper into the woods? And how will this transformation impact the group's already fragile dynamics?

Watch the chilling teaser trailer for 'Ancient' on my YouTube channel to get a glimpse of the horrors that await.

YouTube Teaser Link!

Then, grab your copy of "Ancient" today and uncover the secrets lurking within the ancient forest.

Link to Read/purchase 'Ancient'

#Ancient #KingPayne #YAHorror #ForestMysteries #Transformation #Suspense


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