DEADLOCK [On Hold]

"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread," says Alexander Pope. "Look before you leap," they say. But these maxims mean nothing when adrenaline takes over-the thrill of exploring the unknown and the enticing chase of uncertainty.

One calm afternoon in the small state of Clarkson, six friends from Clarkson High-Klein, Marcus, Achilles, Hans, Claire, and Shiloh-known for their insane livestreams of discovering and exploring abandoned places, decided to go hiking in search of a mysterious spot deep within the forest. Local whispers promised an unsettling atmosphere, perfect for their next livestream. Though their instincts warned against it, armed with nothing but themselves, their phones, and a camera, they pressed on, unaware of what awaited them.

Adrenaline is what pushes you. But regret will be what welcomes you.

As the saying goes, "nasa huli ang pagsisisi."

Book cover designed by PrismaPop Designs / Luné Prisma.