Melahnie Bagley

Three middle school kids suspect their bus driver neighbor is behind a string of child disappearances. As they investigate, they uncover dark rituals and a sinister force hiding in plain sight—right next door.

Grieving his sister's death, Xen meets Aana, a dark arts practitioner offering vengeance. Drawn into a world of ritual and retribution, Xen must navigate the blurred lines between justice and revenge, deciding how far he'll go for power and retribution.