Whispers of the abyss by faith Ratliff

Whispers of the Abyss - Story Description

In the shadow of Gray Hollow lies the Veilwood, a cursed forest brimming with sinister legends. For centuries, the villagers have lived in fear of its dark heart, where whispers of ancient horrors echo through the trees. Few who enter return, and those who do are never the same.

Sixteen-year-old Corin Vale is no stranger to the forest's pull. His father vanished within its depths years ago, leaving behind only fragments of cryptic warnings. Now, when livestock begin disappearing and strange, bloodless corpses turn up near the village, Corin's family is thrust into danger once more. Driven by a desperate need to protect his younger sister, he ventures into the Veilwood with his best friend, Myra, hoping to uncover the truth behind the forest's curse.

But the Veilwood is alive, and it has been waiting for Corin. Deep within its labyrinth of trees lies a sleeping power bound by ancient magic-and Corin's bloodline is the key to awakening it.

As the whispers grow louder and the forest closes in, Corin and Myra must unravel the secrets of the Veilwood before its darkness consumes them. But the deeper they delve, the more they realize that the forest is not just a place-it is a living, hungry thing, and its thirst for vengeance will not be easily sated.

Whispers of the Abyss is a dark fantasy horror tale about the price of survival, the power of family bonds, and the monsters-both human and otherwise-that lurk just beyond the trees.