🌙 Paranormal

The Gateway

✍️ Aimee Marie Bejarano
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4.4
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A journalist investigates a mother’s claims of a portal monster stealing her children.

Bored journalist Aiden Jenson helps Grace after her sons disappear one by one. He notices the kidnappings happen every Thursday night while the children are asleep. After consulting a famous doctor, Aiden realizes he must enter the portal to save them. The story builds tension through these recurring weekly events and the supernatural mystery of the gateway. Bejarano uses her background in titles like My Name Is Not Saul to create this suspenseful tale. The plot offers no simple answers, keeping the children's fate uncertain until the end.

Key Themes
portal monster missing children crime journalist
Literary Context

Published by Lulu Press in 2018, this work sits within the contemporary self-published horror genre. It appeals to American readers familiar with Bejarano’s previous Best-selling Kindles like Angelica, You Have Chosen Well. The story reflects modern anxieties about child safety and supernatural intrusion into domestic spaces.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · Shirley Jackson · Joe Hill
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Paranormal
🏛 Lulu Press 📅 2018 📖 196 pages 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780359114696

📝 Description: The Gateway

Grace, a lone parent, faces tragedy when her young son disappears after seeing a creature emerge from a rift. A week later, another child is taken, and despite her pleas, only bored reporter Aiden Jenson believes her story. He moves in to help, noting that the abductions occur every Thursday while the victims are asleep. As more boys vanish, Aiden seeks medical advice to understand the pattern. The plot centers on the urgent effort to rescue the children before they are gone forever. Bejarano has written other Kindle hits like Angelica and My Name Is Not Saul. This book suits fans of supernatural thrillers and family drama, not historical romance or non-fiction. A warning advises parental discretion for chapters eleven through seventeen.

💎 Our verdict on The Gateway

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Bejarano crafts a tense atmosphere by anchoring the supernatural mystery in the relatable horror of parental loss. The recurring Thursday night abductions create a rhythmic dread that keeps readers engaged, while Aiden’s transition from bored observer to active participant adds necessary momentum. The book succeeds in maintaining uncertainty about the children's fate, avoiding simple answers in favor of lingering unease. It suits best those who prefer psychological horror over gore or historical settings. The inclusion of parental discretion for specific chapters signals a serious approach to its darker themes. Overall, it delivers a focused, suspenseful experience that balances supernatural wonder with emotional gravity effectively.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy suspenseful narratives where the boundary between the mundane and the monstrous blurs will find this title compelling. The story appeals to those fascinated by the psychological toll of helplessness, as seen through journalist Aiden Jenson’s investigation into Grace’s tragic claims. By focusing on the recurring terror of Thursday night disappearances, the book offers a tightly wound mystery that drives the plot forward without offering easy resolutions. It is ideal for fans of supernatural thrillers who appreciate character-driven tension and the fear of losing loved ones to forces beyond comprehension. The narrative’s focus on family drama ensures emotional stakes remain high throughout the escalating supernatural events.

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Bejarano crafts a tense atmosphere by anchoring the supernatural mystery in the relatable horror of parental loss. The recurring Thursday night abductions create a rhythmic dread that keeps readers engaged, while Aiden’s transition from bored observer to active participant adds necessary momentum. The book succeeds in maintaining uncertainty about the children's fate, avoiding simple answers in favor of lingering unease. It suits best those who prefer psychological horror over gore or historical settings. The inclusion of parental discretion for specific chapters signals a serious approach to its darker themes. Overall, it delivers a focused, suspenseful experience that balances supernatural wonder with emotional gravity effectively.

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