Faithless

Hunter Shea presents a tale of spiritual collapse and supernatural dread in Faithless. The narrative follows Father Raul Figeuroa, who abandons his priesthood after hearing his family murdered over the phone. He retreats to an empty farmhouse in upstate New York owned by his aunt, seeking oblivion through alcohol. The isolation proves insufficient as he encounters a presence attempting to contact him. Whether this entity is real or a symptom of his deteriorating mental state remains unclear until his childhood friend Felix arrives. Their joint investigation into the house’s secrets accelerates toward a literal manifestation of hell. Shea, known for original terrifying stories, constructs a narrative that blends gothic isolation with psychological horror. The book suits readers who enjoy slow-burn dread and characters grappling with faith during crisis. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or clear supernatural explanations from the start. The story relies on the tension between Raul’s lost hope and the encroaching darkness in the farmhouse. As Felix joins him, the mystery deepens, leading to a confrontation with forces that defy religious comfort. The narrative does not offer easy answers, instead focusing on the visceral experience of losing control. The setting of upstate New York provides a stark backdrop for this descent into madness. Shea’s background in crafting original horror allows him to blend personal tragedy with external threats effectively. The book is published by Flame Tree Press, an imprint dedicated to full-length original fiction in horror and suspense. This work fits within the tradition of psychological horror where the line between reality and hallucination blurs. Readers looking for a grounded, character-driven horror story will find this compelling.