Beneath the surface, a dark entity waits to feed.

The offspring of an ancient evil infests Earth’s crust, clawing into minds and souls, tormenting those who live near its resting place. As its awakening looms, humanity teeters on the brink of enslavement. Despair: A Collection by Relvin Gonzalez unveils seven chilling tales: Ash, a dystopian nightmare of a race bound by the entity’s ancient kin; The Butcher, a blood-soaked Red Riding Hood twisted by its shadow; To Be a Father, where a family’s new home drives a father’s descent into madness; and more. From cosmic horror to blood-drenched dread, each tale drags deeper into despair. Dare you confront the darkness that hungers for your soul?