A forest fire was just the beginning. What followed... had been waiting for years.

When married hikers Elijah and Claire set out to explore the untamed North American wilderness, they never imagined the sky would turn to ash and the woods would trap them inside a nightmare. After a sudden wildfire cuts them off from civilization, they must rely on each other to survive the elements—but the forest isn't just burning.

It's remembering.

Stalked by strange sounds, haunted by vanishing paths, and shadowed by a faceless creature known only as The Burnt One, the couple must uncover the forest's secrets before it consumes them. Each step brings them deeper into nature's judgment—where memories breathe, and the trees never forget.

🌲 A psychological horror-thriller laced with suspense, emotional depth, and supernatural mystery, Smoke Clears is perfect for readers of The Ritual, The Descent, and The Haunting of Hill House.

✔️ No profanity, sex, or gore
✔️ Supernatural themes with deep emotional survival
✔️ Slow-burn suspense with high-stakes payoff
✔️ Clean content – mature, gripping, but appropriate

From bestselling author Dr. Rabea Hadi, creator of the Choose Your Quest series, comes a haunting and reflective horror journey through memory, fear, and love. Will Elijah and Claire escape the forest—or become a part of it forever?