Fear of us
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Last published Sat, Sep 27, 2025
"Fear of the future is born from secrets of the past."
Eleanore's idyllic childhood in Idaho ended abruptly when her parents and their closest friends, including Hayden's family, disappeared overnight. Separated from Hayden and adopted into a new life, Eleanore struggles with fragmented memories and recurring nightmares. Now 18, she moves to New York City with her best friend Eve, determined to start fresh. But her plans derail when she crosses paths with Hayden, now a magnetic yet aloof figure entangled with Alexander, a wealthy student shrouded in mystery.
As Eleanore navigates university life, eerie signs emerge: her eyes inexplicably turn amber-yellow, strangers recognize her, and Hayden's cryptic warnings hint at a hidden world tied to their past. Reconnecting with Hayden reignites old bonds and unresolved tensions, especially when her boyfriend James grows suspicious of their relationship. Meanwhile, Eleanore discovers unsettling truths-Hayden's family symbol tattoo, her mother's bracelet , and whispers of a supernatural legacy.
Haunted by visions and hunted by unanswered questions, Eleanore digs deeper, uncovering a web of lies orchestrated to protect her. Key figures-Eve, Alexander, and even Hayden-seem to guard dangerous secrets about her parents' disappearance and a fateful promise made years ago. As Eleanore's nightmares bleed into reality, she must confront her deepest fears: Is Hayden a protector or a threat? And what price will she pay to reclaim the truth?
Blending mystery, romance, and supernatural intrigue, Fear of Us explores the weight of memory, the cost of love, and the shadows that linger when the past refuses to stay buried.
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