the Trail of Red Chalk: Escape Loop or Become Legend

Forty-nine peaks conquered. One final challenge remains. Michael Lacster didn't hike to find himself - he hiked to lose the rest of the world. As a veteran of the most grueling trails in the Pacific Northwest, he thought he had seen it all. But for his milestone fiftieth hike, he seeks something the maps have forgotten: The Hollow Trail. Tucked away in a forest where the trees lean against the wind and the silence feels heavy with intent, the trail isn't just a path-it's an invitation. Following a series of cryptic markers written in a vibrant, aggressive red chalk, Michael quickly realizes he isn't alone in the deep woods. The forest is breathing. The shadows are shifting. And a single word scrawled on a weathered sign changes a routine trek into a desperate struggle for survival: WATCHING. In this atmospheric psychological thriller, the line between reality and nightmare blurs with every step. As the trail begins to twist and the mountain reveals its ancient hunger, Michael must face a terrifying truth: Some paths aren't meant to be finished. And some legends are looking for a new chapter. Step into the shadows of The Trail of Red Chalk. The mountain has been waiting for you.

Pagina's: 80, Paperback, Independently published