What kind of nightmare lies between dream and reality? An inescapable place exists in the deepest depths of the mind where a clawed predator is on the prowl. Desperately running away or hiding is the prey's only hope for survival. And waking up is but a temporary relief as the sky must darken again. Pure mental torment. This is the gruesome fate of Dionte Harris on the first night of December. The new month brings a chilling ordeal that's impossible to forget, even long after the sun rises. When acts of betrayal can't be tried in a court of law, two victims sentence their enemies with their own punishment. These prisoners might not ever experience a peaceful sleep, and the wounded pair responsible can receive satisfaction in their suffering. Unless a beacon of light from above provides an exit, illuminating a path for the lost through the darkness. Cover credits: @miruvx Banner credits: @The_Pencraft Achievements~ 🏅 Featured in the Religion and Spirituality reading list by @SocialThemes 🏅Featured in Ambassador Picks by @Ambassadors 07/16/26 🥈 In the mystery/thriller category in The Gemstone Book Awards 2024 🥈 In the horror category for The Celestial Awards 🥇 In the horror/paranormal category in Our Wishing Sock Awards 🥇 In mystery/thriller category in The Opal Awards 2025 🥇 In the crime/horror category in The Nine Tailed Crown Awards 🥇 In Best Epilogue in The Nine Tailed Crown Awards 🏅 Final Round Winner in the Mystery Thriller category in the Grand Fiction Awards