The Malevolent Vanishing

by Stevie Hostetter, Kathy Hostetter (editor)

In the isolated marshlands, a sinister force lurks, ensnaring unsuspecting victims in a web of psychological terror and supernatural manipulation. The Malevolent Vanishing follows a group of friends who find themselves trapped between two unsettling realities – a decrepit diner and an eerie hospital. As they struggle to escape, they face their deepest fears and darkest secrets, manipulated by an unseen evil.

Danny, Lucy, and Josh are inexplicably transported to a nightmarish scenario where time and space lose meaning. Their desperate attempts to escape only lead them deeper into the clutches of an ancient and malevolent being known as Samael. With each passing moment, the boundaries between their perceptions and reality blur, revealing a twisted game orchestrated by a creature with unfathomable power.With psychological tension mounting and the sinister environment closing in, the friends must uncover hidden truths and muster the strength to challenge their tormentor. But as they edge closer to understanding Samael’s true nature, they face the ultimate Can they escape before they lose their sanity, or will they succumb to the malevolence that seeks to consume them?

137 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 25, 2024

Reviews

[D.G. Torrens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing plot

This is an intriguing story that weaves through the past and present throughout. There are two exceptionally interesting characters, Samuel and The Stranger, that really kept me hooked.
Danny, Lucy, and Josh are in a race against time to save themselves against a lurking evil. Trapped in a diner with 30ish other people. All in all a great read, with some good ideas too.

[Lucas W Mayberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

In 1998, 4 kids, Daniel, Josh, Lewis and Lucy faced unimaginable horror as people started disappearing in their small town. They thought they had survived that horror but years later in 2020 they are brought together again and have to face the terrible entity known as Samael. However, who is the mysterious disciple known as The Stranger who will stop at nothing to thwart the quartet’s plans. This is a genuinely chilling horror with some twists that you don’t see coming in regards to the identity of The Stranger and the nature of the creature that is Samael. It’s a short and enjoyable read and I will definitely read more from this author.

[Sarah Jacobson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different

I liked the idea behind this book, there was suspense and twists (especially when you find out who the stranger is) that i didnt see coming. I havent read a book before that had as minimal dialogue as this, and at times it did feel a little rushed. However, Hostetter's poet comes out in her descriptions, which are fantastic. Overall, a good read.