Like His Did

Adam Winters never expected his first tutoring job to be anything more than a stepping stone in his academic career. But when he accepts a position at the secluded Crystal Lake Lodge in the winter of 1995, he finds himself stepping into a world that is as beautiful as it is terrifying. Nestled deep in northern Michigan, about 50 miles north of downtown Detroit, the lodge stands isolated amidst dense forests and frozen waters, a place where the past feels as close as the icy breath on the wind.

The sprawling estate is home to 13-year-old Tommy Blackwood, a bright but troubled boy, and his enigmatic uncle, Marcus Blackwood, a man whose presence is as commanding as it is unsettling. From the moment Adam arrives, he senses something is deeply wrong. The lodge is steeped in shadows, its halls echoing with untold stories. Marcus is charming, yes-but there's an undeniable intensity in his gaze, a sense of control that Adam can't quite escape.

As Adam grows closer to Tommy, he begins to uncover hints of the family's tragic past, whispers of a drowned tutor, and the lingering sense that he is being watched. It doesn't take long for Adam to realize that the lodge is more than just a home-it's a trap. Its history is written in secrets and blood, and the ghosts of the past are all too real. Marcus's fascination with Adam is intoxicating, but it's also dangerous. As the line between protector and captor blurs, Adam must confront not only Marcus's hidden motives but also the echoes of the tutor who came before him.

What happened to James Sullivan, the tutor who vanished years ago? Why does Adam feel like history is repeating itself? And as the snow begins to fall and the lodge tightens its grip, will he be able to escape with his life-and his heart-intact?