Darius Cole didn't come to Ravenhill Mall for ghost stories?he came to disappear. But the night shift isn't just quiet... it's wrong.
What begins as a second-chance job quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The mall is rotting from the inside. Hallways loop endlessly. Reflections don't match. Old security tapes rewind themselves?and show things that never happened.
Then there's the metallic smell.
As Darius digs deeper into the mall's buried past, he uncovers a government file labeled Site-17, warnings scribbled in abandoned notebooks, and footage that shows something moving just behind him?something that shouldn't exist.
Haunted by grief and hunted by whatever watches from the dark, Darius must decide what's real, what's memory, and what the mall wants from him before it's too late.
After The Locks Turn is a slow-burn psychological horror novel set in the Rupture Events universe. Perfect for fans of House of Leaves, Silent Hill, or The Backrooms, this book blends atmospheric dread with shifting architecture, unreliable memory, and the slow collapse of reality.
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Christopher Hines is a dynamic storyteller specializing in psychological thrillers that explore the darker facets of human emotions. Known for crafting gripping narratives filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists, Christopher captivates readers with his unique voice and vivid imagination.
When he's not writing, Christopher enjoys making music, watching WWE wrestling, cooking up new recipes, and traveling to discover fresh inspiration. A passionate creator, he draws from his diverse interests to add depth and authenticity to his stories.
Based in Covington, GA, Christopher is also an avid advocate for indie publishing and is excited to share his latest work, Finish Her, with readers around the world.