The rain fell in relentless sheets as Emma drove down the desolate highway. Her GPS had gone haywire miles ago, leaving her stranded on a winding back road. Just as panic began to creep in, a sign emerged from the shadows: "Welcome to Ravenwood."

Ravenwood wasn’t on any map Emma had seen. She needed help, though, and a flickering light at the edge of the road drew her attention. A gas station stood there, abandoned and eerily quiet. She stepped inside, calling out, “Hello?”

No one answered, but a ledger lay...