When Terri Reeves moves to the picturesque town of Pinecrest, she expects quaint shops and quiet streets—not her dead ex-boyfriend knocking on her door or calls from her own phone number in the dead of night.
Unbeknownst to Terri, Pinecrest’s charming facade hides an ancient occultic pattern—one traced directly to Terri’s apartment and the middle of the night calls.
“Don’t answer,” warns the local parapsychologist. “Don’t engage.”
But the calls keep coming… and the texts… Someone or something is trying to connect. Warning or threat? And then there are the disappearances. Clocks stop at 3:28, electronics malfunction, and residents speak of strange figures watching from windows that shouldn’t exist.
Who’s trying to reach Terri? Friend or foe? Who’s waiting on the other side of the line?
Some calls weren’t meant to be answered. But some warnings must be heard—before it’s too late.
A skin-crawling tale of supernatural horror where modern technology meets centuries-old dark magic. After reading this, you’ll think twice before answering a call from an unknown number—especially if it’s your own.
Bella Vex is the dark alter ego of USA Today bestselling romance author Rachelle Ayala. While Rachelle spends her days crafting heartwarming love stories, Bella emerges at midnight to explore the shadows where desire turns to obsession and tradition hides ancient horrors.
Bella’s work explores themes of identity, transformation, and the price we pay for belonging. She believes that the best horror stories are born where passion and fear intersect, and she brings this unique perspective from her romance background into her horror fiction.
Rachelle Ayala is a USA Today Bestselling author: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, romantic suspense, Jane Austen fan fiction and romantasy. She writes emotionally compelling stories featuring endearing characters who are relatable and have fun while tackling their issues and falling in love. With a touch of humor woven throughout her tales, Rachelle ensures her readers not only feel deeply but also share a laugh or two along the way. https://rachelleayala.net