title: The Lost of Spidercreep Hollow: The Secret Files of Jest R. Wicked Book One
author:  Jesse Horn 
description: <span>"I was taken with Jesse's illustrations, which worked with the tone &amp; text. I liked the pervasive dread &amp; fear throughout. I think Jesse is such a talented author, his voice feels so naturally Victorian, &amp; it reminded me of THE TURN OF THE SCREW, which I loved."</span><span>Associate Editor Connie Hsu at Little, Brown</span><br /><br /><span>"I enjoyed Jesse Horn's creativity and "production" and I loved being entertained and spooked by THE SECRET FILES OF JEST R. WICKED," Hilary Van Dusen candlewick press.</span>
zlib_text: Betraying the Pack
   
  Copyright © September 2011, Eve Langlais
  Cover art by Mina Carter © September 2011
   
  Amira Press
  Charlotte, NC 28227
  www.amirapress.com
   
  ISBN: 978-1-937394-07-3
   
  No part of this e-book may be reproduced or shared by any electronic or mechanical means, including but not limited to
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  Dedication
   
  To my hubby, he knows why.
   
   
  
  Prologue
   
  Fear gripped her so tightly, she couldn’t scream. Heck, she could barely breathe with that thing approaching her.
  This must be a nightmare.
  What else could explain the towering, gaunt creature that approached her with its facsimile of humanity and glowing red
  eyes. Where else but from the dark depths of her fearful subconscious could a monster with fangs and such a cruel smile exist?
  “You’re not real,” she muttered, her tone unsure and wavering in the dank air of the cement-block cell. She turned her head,
  refusing to stare at the smirking mons