The Blinding — Christian Burch

When the leaves turn and the air grows cold, the small town of Elmridge awakens an ancient terror. For centuries, whispers have told of a creature known only as The Blinding—neither man nor woman, its true form a mystery, lurking just beyond the edge of sight.In the week leading up to Halloween 2016, four unlikely friends—Tom, a shy, nerdy boy desperate to prove his courage; Lexie, the girl everyone admires; Mark, the kind-hearted wrestling jock; and Max, the enigmatic loner—venture into the forest for a night of adventure. What begins as innocent exploration quickly turns to nightmare when they come face-to-face with the legend itself.Suddenly, the stories are real, and Elmridge is in more danger than anyone could have imagined. With the clock ticking and shadows closing in, the friends must uncover the creature's dark origin, its terrifying power, and the only way to stop it…before it consumes the town.A chilling, fast-paced tale of courage, friendship, and fear, The Blinding will make you think twice before wandering into the woods after dark.