We Are Not Alone in the Dark — Ryan Hoyt

Light pierces through darkness.Fear freezes him in place.The night visitors have arrived.At fifteen, Bryan's list of worries includes school, bullies, girls, and drama with his friends. That's not where it ends. An abusive felon father, a mother who disappears into her work to avoid dealing with trauma, and the family farm falling into neglect. There is something worse, though. Something that comes only at night.As everything in his life unravels around him, Bryan must rely on his friends to help him survive for another day. But when even his closest friendships seem fleeting, Bryan finds himself trapped. Abandoned. His world has closed in around him. Another night is coming. Only one thing is certain to Bryan, even if nobody believes him: He is not alone in the dark.***We Are Not Alone in the Dark is a coming-of-age horror novel with mature themes and language, not intended for young readers. Trigger warnings include bullying, trauma, and child & domestic abuse. Please read with discretion.