Isolation

When acclaimed author Russell Tolliver finds himself paralyzed by writer's block, he and his family trade the noise of Boston for the quiet charm of a secluded New Hampshire town fittingly called Isolation. Their new home is everything they dreamed of-a serene escape nestled in the shadow of endless woods.

But serenity can't last forever.

Not long after their arrival, whispers of a shadowy creature stalking the forest begin to spread through the town. The whispers turn to screams when mutilated bodies start appearing. As the death toll rises, fear grips Isolation, threatening to unravel the close-knit community.

Determined to protect their families and uncover the truth, Russell teams up with his neighbors, Tom and Mitchell, and a reclusive town historian, Bryce. Together, they begin unraveling Isolation's dark and bloody past-a past that holds terrifying secrets about the creature lurking in the woods.

As they dig deeper, the line between history and horror blurs, forcing each man to confront their own inner demons. With the monster's rampage escalating and time running out, the four friends must face a chilling truth: history remembers.

Isolation is a gripping tale of terror, resilience, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love-no matter what waits for us in the shadows.

Jared Grace is the author of Isolation, his well-received debut horror novel that's already making waves as a finalist for the Indie Ink Awards 2024 in various categories, his second novel Beyond the Autumn Leaves, and the acclaimed short story Cody that can be found in the horror anthology Timeless: A Horror Anthology Through the Ages. Born just south of Boston, Massachusetts, Jared now calls the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire home, where he spends his days hiking trails, chasing his muse, researching paranormal events, and devouring books from his favorite authors across a wide range of genres.When he's not working on his next spine-tingling tale, Jared is a proud dad to his two incredible kids, Jordan and Wyatt, who keep him equally terrified and inspired (but in the best way).After a brief pit stop at Boston College, Jared earned not one but two bachelor's degrees-English and history-from Southern New Hampshire University in 2014.Jared's love for history, nature, travel, and the supernatural seeps into his stories, making them equal parts eerie, thought-provoking, and unputdownable. Whether he's digging into spooky folklore or climbing a mountain, Jared finds inspiration everywhere-especially in the things that go bump in the night.