8114

Joshua Hull, known for his work as a screenwriter on Glorious, delivers a chilling narrative in 8114. The story follows Paul, a struggling podcast host who returns to his hometown after learning that a high school friend has died by suicide. The death occurred within the dilapidated ruins of Paul’s childhood home, setting the stage for a descent into psychological terror. Paul launches an embattled podcast to investigate the circumstances surrounding his friend's passing. He conducts interviews with former friends and local residents, seeking closure but finding only escalating dread. As he explores these conversations, the boundaries between memory and reality blur. The abandoned house exerts a haunting presence, triggering hallucinatory experiences that force Paul to confront buried trauma. The narrative weaves together small-town gothic traditions with modern supernatural fiction, exploring how grief can manifest as a physical threat. This book suits readers who enjoy atmospheric horror rooted in psychological distress and the weight of personal history. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or clear resolutions. Hull uses the podcast format to structure the unfolding mystery, allowing the rot of the past to surface gradually. The story examines the cost of ignoring one's history and the sinister forces that linger in places we once called home.