Lily’s life is a nightmare—abused at home, tormented at school, and clinging to her only friend, Ava. But everything changes when she discovers Spike, a strange, tiny creature hiding under her bed. He’s more than a secret companion; he’s her fierce protector.
When Lily’s life is threatened, Spike transforms into a monstrous force of vengeance, leaving bodies in his wake. Desperate to keep Spike’s true nature hidden, Lily struggles to shield her only friend from the dark truth. But as Spike’s bloodlust grows, so does something dark within Lily herself.
With her world spiraling into violence and chaos, Lily must decide: can she control the monster—or is she becoming one?