When darkness falls, evil will rise... They thought the nightmare was over. But something far more sinister has been waiting in the dark. After their deadly battle with the witch, Kane, JJ, Meridia, Zach, Peter, and Izzy find themselves hunted by the Children of the Shadows-a cult that has ruled Cold Christmas from the shadows for centuries. Now, the time has come to fulfill their prophecy, and the group is at the heart of it. As Meridia, Kane, and JJ search for Zach, they stumble upon a horror so profound it threatens to break them. Meanwhile, Peter and Izzy are fighting for their lives inside a hospital, stalked by a ruthless killer with a taste for blood. But the cult is only the beginning. A legend long whispered in fear-the Night Walker-has resurfaced, leaving a fresh trail of bodies in its wake. With nowhere left to run, the group takes shelter in an abandoned church, only to uncover a chilling truth: Meridia isn't the only one with a gift. And some secrets refuse to stay buried. With danger closing in and betrayal at every turn, they are forced to face an impossible question-stand together or be consumed by the darkness? The third book in the Crooked Tales series will drag you into a nightmare of cults, killers, and creatures that should not exist. The shadows are waiting. And this time, they won't let go.