Maleficium

Logan McNeil works in a cemetery to escape his hometown and its lingering trauma. He digs up bodies for Doctor Baird, saving money to flee to the Highlands and start anew. His plans shift during a midnight shift when he sees a strange light in a nearby mausoleum. Logan investigates and witnesses a handsome man resurrecting a corpse. This encounter nearly costs him his life. He escapes but finds himself hunted by something unnatural. The only person who can help is the very man who tried to kill him. This individual knows the dead as well as Logan does. Wren Archer writes this tale of supernatural fiction published by Star-Touched. The story focuses on grave soil, corpse resurrection, and the haunting presence of the past. It appeals to readers who enjoy gothic atmospheres and tales of necromancy. Those seeking lighthearted romance or fast-paced action may find the tone too heavy. The narrative follows Logan as he navigates a world where the dead are not truly gone. Archer uses the setting of the cemetery to explore themes of survival and hidden knowledge. The protagonist must rely on his enemy to survive the supernatural threat closing in on him.