The Island and Him

Seventeen-year-old Aria Greenfield expected a peaceful summer on a secluded island with her Aunt Marie, but instead, she’s thrust into a nightmare. After witnessing a horrifying murder— a boy killing his uncle right in front of her—Aria is paralyzed by fear. Unable to move, she finds herself sitting next to the lifeless body, feeling the blood around her, and helplessly receiving a chilling hug from the murderer.

As Aria tries to piece together the mystery of her aunt’s sudden disappearance, she uncovers the island’s darkest secrets. Each passing day makes it clear that the island is far more dangerous than she imagined, with its beauty concealing a terrifying truth. As she navigates this perilous landscape, Aria realizes that survival may depend on understanding her aunt’s connection to the island—and the boy who seems determined to stay close to her.

The deeper Aria digs, the more she realizes that some truths may be better left buried. With time running out, Aria must decide how to escape this cursed island—and whether she can survive the deadly forces closing in on her.

Will Aria uncover the secrets of the island and escape with her life, or will she become yet another lost soul to its cursed legacy?