In the quiet town of Eldridge Hollow, secrets lie hidden beneath the surface, and darkness lurks in the most unexpected places. Meet Chimera, a girl with a vivid imagination and a penchant for the uncanny. With her wild, untamed spirit and an unwavering belief in the extraordinary, she often finds herself on the outskirts of acceptance. But when a series of chilling disappearances plague her town, Chimera's curiosity pulls her deeper into a web of intrigue that no one else seems to notice.
As she navigates the streets of Eldridge, Chimera discovers a sinister truth: a serial killer is on the loose, one who bears an unsettling resemblance to her. With each striking similarity, the line between reality and paranoia begins to blur. Whispers follow her, and the townspeople, convinced of her madness, dismiss her theories as wild delusions.
But as Chimera delves deeper into the shadows, she uncovers eerie connections between herself and the killer that bind them in ways she cannot yet comprehend. Are the townspeople right to doubt her sanity, or is there a far darker truth lurking just beneath their perceptions?
In delirium, the boundaries of identity and illusion are tested as Chimera races against time to unveil the killer before she becomes the next victim-or worse, the next suspect. With every twist and turn, trust becomes a luxury and paranoia a constant companion. Can she decipher the mysteries of her own reflection before the darkness claims her?
Prepare for a haunting journey where every secret has a price, and sometimes, the most dangerous monster is the one that looks just like you.
(yes I got Ai to write this.. but it was to good to not keep and also litterally describes the book so fucking well oh my goodness😔)
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Sometimes love is the strongest magic of all
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Nineteen-year-old Rhia Greenbrook has lived in the sleepy town of Oakriver in a house with three generations of witches her entire life. Rhia draws her magic from the earth and likes to spend her time amongst plants and nature. Her practice is gentle, sacred, and-per her family's tradition-secret.
New-to-town witch Valerie Morgan is looking for answers about her mother's disappearance from Oakriver seventeen years ago. Without her mother's guidance, Valerie has cultivated her fire magic on her own and she makes no effort to keep her powers hidden. Although Rhia is immediately annoyed by Valerie's blatant use of magic, she can't deny the instant magnetism between them.
But amidst their magical connection, a dark presence looms over Oakriver. Unsettling visions from Rhia's grandmother and dangerous sleepwalking episodes throw into question Valerie's past and what role her presence plays in the strange happenings. And as Valerie gets tangled up further into the darkness, it's up to Rhia to tap into the full potential of her power in order to save the town she loves and the girl she's fallen for.