Gruman

In the quiet town of Oakhaven, grief has teeth.
When Leo’s younger brother disappears, something begins feeding on the town’s youth. Friends turn cruel. Secrets are weaponized. Violence erupts without warning. In their eyes, an oily shimmer reveals the truth.
Gruman has returned.
Born from a century-old betrayal, this psychic rot feeds on shame and emotional heat, turning teenagers into vessels of collective hatred. As the Harvest Bonfire approaches, Leo uncovers a horrifying truth tied to his own bloodline.
Killing the host will not stop it.
To save Oakhaven, Leo must confront the darkness wearing his brother’s face.
And decide if he can become its cage.