Monsters don't only exist in children's imaginations... Passionate about reading, Elliott has always been drawn to the stories of boogymen, those monstrous creatures which, at night, hide in the shadows or under the bed to frighten little children. He can't imagine how much they will change his life... Witnessing the bloody murder of his parents, he will discover that boogymen do indeed exist, and very precise codes govern their existence. When one of the most powerful boogymen, "Father-Death," decides to protect him, Elliott finds himself plunged into a terrible conflict at the heart of a universe as terrifying as it is fascinating. On a dark, stormy night, Elliott's destiny will be fulfilled... Mathieu Salvia and Djet reinvent a whole mythology of childhood in a tender horror story and an initiatory journey of mourning and the acceptance of fear.

Monsters don't only exist in children's imaginations... The monsters who took Elliott’s family from him are hot on his trail. But they must also contend with his new protector, Father Death. Thought to be long dead, this boogyman is more than he seems. An ancient power long thought lost, but now that he has shown himself to save the boy, he becomes a target himself!

Monsters don't only exist in children's imaginations... Thinking they’ve caught their prey, the monsters pursuing Father Death and Elliott are surprised to find that maybe there are some Elders left in the world. But that won’t deter them from pursuing the boy and his protector…or destroy anyone who gets in their way. And any reprieve granted to the boogyman and his ward is temporary at best!

Monsters don't only exist in children's imaginations... After being pursued through the city streets, Elliott has some questions about who Father Death really is and how they came to be together. And while the answers may quench the boy’s curiosity, it doesn’t make him or his protector any safer from the increasing number of boogymen hot on their tails!

With the number of enemies chasing after Father Death and Elliott growing, they can only hide for so long. And being a friend to the young boy and his boogyman protector is proving to be a deadly decision for those brave enough to make it.

Monsters don't only exist in children's imaginations... The final showdown between Father Death and the boogymen pursuing him and his young friend is finally here! But it isn’t just the ancient one’s fate that hangs in the balance…Elliott’s future (or lack thereof) will be determined in the life-or-death struggle!