Richard Schiver

Do you believe?When six-year-old Billy's sister lies comatose after a tragic attempt to end her life, his world fractures into grief, fear, and unanswered questions. Each night, sleep drags him into the same unsettling dream. A lonely cabin by a whispering brook, a firelit refuge surrounded by a forest crawling with ancient, shadowy things that hunger for the living. And every time, his sister asks the same haunting question.
Do you believe?As the line between dream and waking life begins to dissolve, Billy discovers that something followed his sister back from the darkness. A simple poster hanging above her bed becomes a doorway to ancient evil, one that feeds on despair, preys on the vulnerable, and moves unseen through the quiet corners of everyday life. Time falters. The world freezes. And Billy realizes that love may be the only force powerful enough to stand against what lurks in the shadows.
A chilling and emotionally charged tale of cosmic horror and dark fantasy, told through the innocent yet unflinching eyes of a child. It blends creeping dread with heartbreaking tenderness, exploring themes of depression, sacrifice, belief, and the fierce, unbreakable bond between siblings. What begins as a ghostly nightmare becomes a desperate race against timeless forces that have claimed countless souls.
And now want another. Poetic, unsettling, and deeply human, this story will resonate with readers who appreciate horror that lingers long after the final page. Fans of atmospheric dark fantasy, psychological horror, and emotionally driven storytelling will find themselves drawn into a world where love becomes light, belief becomes a weapon, and even the smallest soul can stand against darkness. Because sometimes, believing isn't about faith in monsters or gods.
It's about believing in each other.