Gluttony: A Horror Novella. The Cardinal Sins, #1

In the sleepy, secluded town of Beauville, Louisiana, something dark and ancient stirs beneath the surface. When young journalist Elena Garcia receives a tip about strange disappearances and an unsettling obsession with Circe's Bakery, she uncovers a chilling secret: the alluring pastries are infused with Ambrosia, a powerful elixir that bestows otherworldly beauty-and a monstrous curse. As Elena delves deeper into the mystery, she is drawn into a battle against Circe, the enigmatic and malevolent baker with ties to ancient, unspeakable horrors.
But the more Elena resists Circe's temptations, the more she finds herself transforming into the very thing she fears-a creature of darkness, driven by an insatiable hunger. Desperate for a cure, Elena turns to the eccentric Miriam and her ancient tomes, but the truth is more terrifying than she could have imagined. As her humanity slips away, Elena faces a harrowing choice: succumb to the darkness and join Circe's legion of twisted abominations or fight a losing battle for her soul.
Gluttony is a chilling tale of obsession, transformation, and the terrifying cost of power. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and H. P. Lovecraft, this atmospheric horror novel explores the depths of human fear and the monstrous hunger that lies beneath the surface of us all.