Introduction: Zoe Sinclair, a recent graduate of Magnus' Institute of Conjuration and Academics, is struggling to cope with the loss of her parents. Hoping to escape the weight of her grief, she sets off on a road trip, searching for peace and solitude. But when an accident leaves her stranded in Ashford Bay, a fog-covered town that doesn’t appear on any map, her journey takes a chilling turn.The residents are welcoming, perhaps too much so. Their smiles never waver, their words feel rehearsed, and beneath their kindness, something feels… off. As Zoe searches for answers, she realizes that Ashford Bay is hiding a terrifying secret. And if she doesn’t uncover the truth soon, she may never leave at all.[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]...