Don't Let the Forest In By CG Drews

Award-winning author CG Drews' debut YA psychological horror, **Wicked Wood**, is a haunting tale that blurs the line between reality and dark fantasy. This gripping story follows high school senior Andrew Perrault, who finds solace in writing twisted fairy tales for the boy he’s hopelessly devoted to—Thomas Rye. With his twin sister, Dove, suddenly keeping her distance, Andrew grows even closer to Thomas, the boy with autumn-colored hair and ink-stained hands, who once filled pages with eerie illustrations inspired by Andrew’s stories.

But something is deeply wrong with Thomas. His abusive parents have vanished without a trace, and he arrives at school with blood on his sleeve, refusing to explain. The once passionate artist has abandoned his macabre drawings, instead becoming withdrawn and haunted. When Andrew follows Thomas into the forbidden forest one night, he discovers a horrifying truth: Thomas's sinister sketches have come to life as monstrous creatures that are targeting those close to him.

Determined to save his friend, Andrew joins Thomas in a nightly battle against the nightmarish beings. But the deeper they venture into the woods, the stronger the monsters grow—and so does their dangerous obsession with each other. As the lines between love and madness blur, Andrew realizes that stopping the deadly creatures may require the ultimate sacrifice: destroying the boy he would do anything to protect.

**Wicked Wood** is a chilling exploration of friendship, obsession, and the darkness that lurks within the human heart, perfect for fans of eerie, atmospheric horror with a psychological twist. 📚❤️