8114 by Joshua Hull *Some Spoilers*
Paul Early is a controversial podcaster who has to return to his hometown after one of his best friends commits suicide. If that’s not unsettling enough, you soon find out that he did it in Paul’s childhood home (wtf). Paul begins to investigate what happened and is adamant about getting it out to his audience. He doesn’t realize what he is up against, but won’t stop until he gets to the bottom of it. Okay, so… I had to reach out to the author because when I was done reading, I needed some questions answered. Obviously I’m not going to spoil it completely for you, BUT I can tell you a couple of things. Firstly, We have a demon, Belial. Secondly, we have Paul who is the perfect vessel for evil and thirdly, a cursed town/house (8114). Let’s start with Belial, he is the demon of lies and guilt and Paul is filled with both, making him an ideal victim to latch onto. Then, there is the land 8114 is built on. It has a bloody, tragic history and is therefore, cursed. Joshua Hull sta...