Publisher's Synopsis
In the small town of Braidwood, Indiana, the familiar hum of the 1980s is interrupted by a dark, hidden truth. Fifteen-year-old Mark, along with his friends Sarah, Liam, and Chloe, set out to explore the forbidden basement of the Braidwood Community Center-a place whispered about but never spoken of in the open. Armed with nothing but a flashlight, a paranormal guidebook, a Walkman blaring Journey, and an artist's sketchbook, they venture into the shadows of a forgotten space, unaware that their curiosity will unravel a terrifying secret that's been buried for decades.
What begins as a typical teenage dare soon turns into a fight for their lives when they discover a hidden room filled with strange, abandoned scientific equipment and unsettling symbols etched into the walls. In the center of it all are old reel-to-reel tapes that contain horrifying, distorted sounds-growls, screams, and warnings that seem to come from a world beyond comprehension. As they listen, they realize this isn't just a ghost story; it's evidence of something much darker: government experiments, a mysterious "Project Nightfall," and a malevolent creature lurking just beyond the fabric of their reality.
Now, the group must confront their deepest fears and face the horrors tied to Braidwood's secret history. With chilling creatures, a parallel dimension, and a growing sense of dread, Shadows of Braidwood is a supernatural thriller that blends the eerie mystery of Stranger Things with the nostalgia of 80s pop culture. When the truth is uncovered, will they be able to escape the dark forces that threaten their town-or will they become part of the nightmare?
