Fire
by Zack Nethery

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Two years have passed since the Elementals closed the portal to the Underrealm—but were they as successful as they thought? Twenty-one-year-old Brianna North, a criminology student in her final year at King’s University in New York, is used to not having many close friends. But when an eclectic group of young adults suddenly transfer to her school mid-semester, she finds herself drawn into their world. Though Brianna is happy to call them friends, she can’t shake the feeling that their arrival isn’t a coincidence. Soon after they appear, a series of mysterious deaths claims the lives of female students, putting the campus on edge. At the same time, Jeff starts missing classes, and the group grows secretive, often dodging Brianna’s questions. As fear and suspicion take hold, Brianna’s investigative instincts lead her to a world she never imagined—one where supernatural forces are at play and a long-standing battle rages in the shadows. Who is killing these young girls? And if Brianna digs any deeper, will she be next?

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Zack Nethery is a massive cinephile, lover of deep lore games, and all things dark and mysterious. He has published several books, including The Veil series, the Nightmare Tales series, and James Dubbly (2nd ed. 2023). Zack lives in Carleton Place, Ontario, with his wife, Mary—who produces the illustrations and designs for all his books—and their daughter, Veronika.

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Contributors

Author

Zack Nethery

Illustrator

Mary Nethery