Elias Thorne, a disgraced investigative journalist, arrives in Blackwood Hollow seeking a story that will rebuild his career. On the surface, the town is a relic of a perfect era—friendly neighbors, manicured lawns, and a low crime rate that defies logic. But every ten years, the “Harvest of the Firstborn” celebration begins, and someone always goes missing. As Elias digs into the town’s history, he finds that the trees surrounding the hollow aren’t just timber—they are fed by a pact made in blood. The mystery isn’t just about who is killing the residents, but what lies beneath the soil, waiting for its next meal.
