Some stories begin with fear.
Others begin with curiosity.
The One Who Watches started with a question that
wouldn’t leave me alone: What if the creature in the woods isn’t evil—but
isn’t safe either?
Growing up, I was fascinated by campfire legends and local myths—the kinds of stories that made the forest feel alive after dark. Sasquatch stories, in particular, always walked that uncomfortable line between wonder and dread. Something ancient. Something watching. Something that might notice you noticing it.
This story follows a twelve-year-old girl who prides herself
on being logical and science-minded—and who is forced to confront the fact that
some truths don’t fit neatly into data and evidence. It’s a story about
friendship, responsibility, and the realization that protection can quietly
turn into obsession.
Middle grade horror has always felt uniquely powerful to me.
Kids in these stories aren’t shielded from fear—they face it head-on, often
without fully understanding the consequences. That’s where real tension lives.
Not just in what’s lurking in the woods, but in what happens after the secret
is discovered.
If you enjoy eerie mysteries, unsettling folklore, and
stories that trust younger readers with emotional complexity, I hope The One
Who Watches finds its way to you.
Just remember—some legends are better left unseen.
The One Who Watches is currently available on Amazon
for 99¢: https://tinyurl.com/5ywcc9un
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