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When New York’s latest subway line opens, the inaugural run should be a symbol of progress and unity—yet it quickly turns into a visceral crisis. With the American President and other dignitaries aboard, passengers discover the train cars empty and drenched in blood. Chaos erupts as people scramble to escape, but the true horror lies beneath the city: an ancient, living presence awakens from the depths, determined to claim or condemn those who disturbed it. This novel blends urban settings with supernatural dread, exploring how hidden forces can emerge when modern society pushes too far into the unknown.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: James S. Murray
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