The Hollow Beneath Us
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Last published Fri, Aug 1, 2025
The city of Eldhollow is a place where nothing stays buried-not the past, not secrets, and certainly not the people who vanish without a trace.
When sixteen-year-old Maren's younger brother disappears during a citywide blackout, she discovers a cryptic map tucked in his sketchbook-one that leads not through the city streets, but beneath them. Into the Hollow.
The Hollow is a forgotten network of underground chambers, old gods, and whispering ruins hidden beneath Eldhollow's cobbled alleys. As Maren searches for her brother, she uncovers a trail of clues pointing to a secret society, a century-old disappearance, and a legacy far darker than she ever imagined.
Each step into the Hollow brings her closer to the truth-about her family, the city, and the reason she alone can hear the voices calling from below.
But the Hollow isn't just a place. It's a puzzle. And it wants to be solved.
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