Ben Robinson is only eleven, but he's already a survivor. Escaping an abusive home, he finds refuge in the woods near his New England town—until one night, everything changes. Hidden in a bed of leaves, he discovers three mysterious coins glowing with otherworldly heat. They're not just relics... they're keys.

Drawn into a realm beyond time and space, Ben becomes entangled in a battle between light and darkness, truth and deception. Guided by cryptic guardians and hunted by sinister forces, he must unlock the secrets of the "Hooded Guilds" to protect both his world and a hidden one teetering on the edge of collapse.

The Hole in the Dark is a raw and heartfelt blend of gritty realism and epic fantasy. It's the story of a boy who refuses to be broken and finds magic not just in hidden lands—but in his own resilience.