Brandon's discovery of gold in a forgotten cavern should have been a triumph. Instead, it awakens something ancient. Symbols begin to appear-etched into his home, counting down. Figures gather in the trees, silent and still, watching. The forest doesn't threaten. It waits. As time unravels and reality bends, Brandon must choose: resist the pull of something he doesn't understand, or step into a fate carved long before he arrived. The treasure was never meant to be found. And the forest never forgets.

Alan was born in Illinois and grew up with a fishing pole in his hand. Fishing has always been his first passion, a steady thread running through every chapter of his life. Over the years, his love of travel has taken him to new waters and new adventures, but he eventually found his home in Tennessee. Whether he's casting a line on a quiet morning or exploring somewhere new, Alan brings curiosity, patience, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors to everything he does.