Living can be a burden when you hide a dark secret Haunted by a past he can't escape, Joe Speight finds himself trapped in a horrifying legacy that threatens to consume him and everyone he loves. After the traumatic events in Willow Falls, Joe sought refuge in the anonymity of college life, desperately trying to bury the darkness that lingers within him. But when his grandmother Ruth ends up in the hospital, he's drawn back to the town where it all began. Once there, he’s forced to confront a vengeful spirit and the insatiable hunger that threatens to break him. As Joe delves deeper into his family's twisted history, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that shake him to his core. The talisman he wears, crafted from a severed finger meant to protect him, turns into a symbol of the monster he's become. With each passing day, the line between his humanity and the creature within blurs, leaving him teetering on the edge of madness. Will Joe break free from the curse that binds him, or will he succumb to the darkness that threatens to devour his soul?