Don't Wake Up

by Elle G. Keating

Don't wake up, the disembodied voice whispers to Lyla in the depths of her increasingly terrifying nightmares. She can't seem to escape the shadowed entity haunting her within. Each night his hold on her grows stronger as Lyla grows weaker, slowly losing her grip on reality. Unable to discern what may be a hallucination caused by sleep deprivation or a malevolent force reaching out of a hellish dreamscape, Lyla finds herself in a desperate battle for answers in order to reclaim her life and protect the ones she loves.

Her struggle as an aspiring painter and her despondent view as a failure to her estranged family leaves her susceptible to a dark presence, that is eager to take control. Begging the question, can our negative perception open us up to the evils lurking in the night?

286 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2025

About the author

Elle G Keating is a proud single mother form Ontario, Canada. She is a devoted supporter of all things horror. Her passion for the genre was ignited at a young age, beginning a relentless quest to explore the darkest corners of her imagination.
With a pen in hand and a head full of frightful inspiration, Elle has crafted a collection of spine-tingling short stories, hoping to transform each one into full-length novels. A true connoisseur of horror; from chilling films to haunted literature, she composes tales that captivate and terrify, inviting readers to embrace the thrill of the unknown.

Reviews

[Keri Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will have you questioning your own sanity. We follow protagonist Lyla as she seemingly goes through a breakdown. Or is it something more sinister? Throughout the entirety of this read I questioned if this was a mental illness or if there was something darker at play. But who or what is stalking Lyla?
Fantastic read, page turner for sure! The author makes you love some characters and question others motives. Bonus is this is a Canadian author! If you love the horror genre you’ll love this one.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you enjoy reading a book that keeps you up at night?
This is the one! It’s not only the perfect spooky read, it also has a story line that keeps you on your toes.

Christmas is coming! Gift your horror book lovers this as their next read - it won’t disappoint 🖤

[Chantal Keating · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was remarkably well put together from start to finish. The storyline was intriguing and drawing me deeper in with each chapter. Elle balanced the character development with a steady, engaging pace that made it hard to put down. Every twist felt purposeful!