The Prey in The Dark

Sarah Collins, a true-crime writer, arrives in the secluded town of Hollow Creek, drawn by the mystery of a series of unsolved disappearances that have haunted the community for decades. The town is shrouded in a fog of secrecy and fear, with locals reluctant to speak about the chilling history. Sarah checks into the dilapidated Whispering Pines Inn, run by the enigmatic Mrs. Avery, who offers cryptic warnings about the forest and its dark past.

As Sarah explores the town, she notices the remnants of a once-thriving community overshadowed by an air of paranoia. The townsfolk glance nervously at her, whispering among themselves about the "Whisperer," a malevolent figure said to lure victims into the woods. One night, Sarah experiences her first encounter with the supernatural: whispers echo through her room, chilling her to the bone.