The Devil's Well

By David Musser

Charles, a young man yearning for self-discovery, embarks on a perilous ascent up Night's Edge Mountain. Determined to prove his worth, he leaves behind his love, Yuxin. After a catastrophic fall leads him to an old cabin, a mysterious well heals his wounds.

Soon, Charles realizes that he is starting to change into something inhuman. While he battles to retain his humanity, Yuxin sets out to find him. Together with the drifter, River, they confront the evil lurking within the mountain's depths, and enter a world of horror that is ruled by the relation between the hunter and its prey.

David Musser's 'The Devil's Well' is a chilling tale of resilience and the sinister consequences that unfold when darkness takes hold.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Next Chapter
• Release date: Jul 6, 2023

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