In this collection of twisty, unsettling tales, expect the unexpected at every turn. Some stories journey to Thailand, where hidden secrets pulse beneath the surface; others unfold in England, where danger often lurks in the familiar.

An Englishman extends a friendly invitation, but his secretive business puts his friends in unexpected peril. A young woman turns eighteen, ready to celebrate her freedom—if only her father would agree. And an art dealer with a command of the English language holds a word that's both beautiful and terrifying; her boyfriend may not know the danger he's in.

Dark, intricate, and filled with suspense, these stories promise an unforgettable dive into worlds where the line between friend and foe is thin and the endings are never what you expect.