The sun cast long shadows as autumn descended upon Willowbrook once again, and Eliza found herself facing a mystery that hit closer to home than ever before. She had returned to her quiet cottage after the tumultuous events surrounding the fishing village, hoping for a respite from the unending whispers of the departed.

But that respite was short-lived.

One evening, as she sat by her old typewriter, she received a phone call from an old friend, Sarah. Panic clung to Sarah's voice as she explained that her younger brother, Daniel, a student at the local high school, had gone missing. The police had been involved, but days had turned into weeks, and there was still no sign of him.

Sarah pleaded with Eliza for help, knowing of her unique gift. She believed that if anyone could uncover the truth, it was Eliza.

Eliza agreed to meet Sarah at her family's home, where she learned that Daniel had been acting strangely in the days leading up to his disappearance. He had become obsessed with a mysterious old book he'd found in the attic, one that was said to contain forbidden knowledge about the town's history.

As Eliza listened to Sarah's account, she felt a sense of unease settle over her. She couldn't help but wonder if Daniel's fascination with the book had led him down...