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Synopsis
Synopsis - Homecoming – Yesterday Aaron Barry was an international playboy. Today with his father’s death, he assumes control of a giant financial empire. Step One-fire all his father’s advisers. Men he hated anyway. Step Two establish relations with the press. Particularly the sexy young reporter from KKBA. Step Three-go home. Literally. To the mansion he has been terrified to enter for more than a decade. Where something waits for him in a dark hallway. Something small, dark, fetid; a childhood friend summoned from the darkness that never went away. And begin Step Four – Such Pain
Such Pain: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Dark horror-fantasy involving childhood trauma, supernatural possession, and a deeply disturbing entity summoned from darkness. Contains strong psychological horror and implied abuse.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child abuse, death of parent, and possession (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark urban fantasy will find this a chilling tale of confronting childhood nightmares made real.