Kali’s Web by Mark Matthews (August 15th)

A tale as dark and complex as the human psyche.

Kaliana Cook, a heroin addict haunted by her past, is on a desperate quest for freedom. Paroled but longing to reunite with the child she loves, Kali makes a daring escape, only to realize she’s entangled in a far more sinister web.

As Kali’s journey unfolds, reality warps into a nightmare. She finds herself pursued not only by a relentless parole agent but also by a monstrous presence she unwittingly unleashed. This chilling entity, a bizarre blend of nightmare spiders and a deceptively innocent little girl, embodies the horrors of addiction and the grotesque distortions of a mind plagued by heroin.

Blood and carnage trail Kali’s frantic steps, painting a surreal landscape reminiscent of a Cronenbergian nightmare. Her world becomes an unsettling fusion of Trainspotting’s raw desperation and the tragic depth of Les Misérables, all shrouded in the eerie innocence of Charlotte’s Web. Each moment on the run intensifies Kali’s struggle, as she battles not just for her freedom, but for her sanity.

Caught in this twisted web of her own making, Kali faces a harrowing truth: escape is not just about outrunning her physical pursuers, but confronting the haunting specters of her addiction and the supernatural horrors that they manifest.

Kali’s Web is a gripping journey into the heart of darkness, exploring the depths of addiction, the potency of the supernatural, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. 

Will Kali find her way out of the web, or will you, the reader, be caught in the gripping terror of her journey?