The Circle of Trees

In the charming yet eerie town of Oak Bluffs, 17-year-old Cypress Stryker balances her life as a devoted daughter, diligent student, and aspiring ballet teacher. With her stunning wine-colored hair and a knack for achieving perfection, Cypress seems to have it all. Yet, beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect world lies a series of unsettling mysteries: belongings vanishing without a trace and an unsettling sense of dread creeping into her everyday life.

As Cypress navigates the challenges of high school, juggling advanced classes, dance rehearsals, and family dynamics, she finds solace in her close-knit group of friends and the comforting routine of her life. But when an ominous shift occurs-marked by the strange behavior of her twin brother August and a sudden, menacing encounter with her best friend Hartley-Cypress is thrust into a nightmare that threatens to unravel everything she knows.

When she is mysteriously abducted one fateful evening, the once-familiar world she cherished becomes a distant memory. Struggling to escape her captors and understand their motives, Cypress uncovers dark secrets that intertwine her family, her friendships, and the very fabric of her town.

With her strength and determination on the line, Cypress must piece together the clues to her own disappearance before it's too late. Can she reclaim her life and uncover the truth, or will the shadows of Oak Bluffs consume her?

The Circle of Trees is a gripping tale of resilience, trust, and the lengths one will go to protect those they love. As Cypress fights to reclaim her life, she discovers that sometimes, the most dangerous secrets are hidden right in plain sight.