The Gathering

When strange occurrences start rippling through her quiet island town—unexplained deaths, predators acting unusually aggressive, and her best friend revealing an uncanny ability to sense hidden truths—Maya realizes her ordinary life might be anything but. Add in a magnetic new guy who makes her feel electrified in ways she can't explain and questions about her mysterious origins that she can no longer ignore, and suddenly the cozy medical research community she's always known feels decidedly sinister. As Maya begins connecting the dots between her cryptic past, the peculiar gifts surfacing around her, and the dark secrets her town has been guarding, she'll discover that some mysteries are worth investigating—even if the answers terrify you. This is the perfect blend of paranormal intrigue, found family vibes, and that delicious tension when attraction meets danger.