Circle of Shadows - M. L. Bullock - Bog

In the quaint and enigmatic hamlet of Crestwood, lives the tenacious and empathetic Dr. Emily Thompson, a mastermind psychiatrist celebrated for her tireless dedication to the mental sanctity of her patients. Responding to the silent cries for help echoing from her clientele, she embarks on a daring endeavor: a haven for those touched by the spectral hand of the supernatural, a support group for individuals enduring the inexplicable.
And so, the Supernatural Support Group springs into existence, providing a beacon of understanding in a world that shuns the extraordinary. Here, the paranormal sufferers find not only a platform to voice their unique trials and tribulations but also the warmth of companionship that is often denied to those touched by the supernatural. The radiant Dr. Thompson, disregarding the cynicism of her peers, promotes the group's message of acceptance through the digital universe and anchors it in the heart of Crestwood's community center.
News of this peculiar gathering travels swiftly, drawing an array of extraordinary individuals like moths to a flame. A seer with an artist's soul, a book-loving telekinetic, a conduit to the spirits beyond, a healer burdened by her energetic gift, and Alex, a firestarter with a heart cloaked in darkness, all find solace within the Supernatural Support Group.
Bound by their uncanny experiences, this fellowship of the supernatural fosters a kinship that spans beyond their shared oddities. They support each other through personal tribulations, aiding in the blossoming of their supernatural gifts, and uncovering the truth that their abilities might serve a higher purpose.
However, nestled within their circle of trust, an insidious force lurks. Alex, the brooding firestarter, harbors malevolent intentions. Using the support group as his puppet theater, he plots to cast Crestwood into an inferno of chaos, serving his self-serving desires regardless of the cost.
The revelation of Alex's sinister plot sends shockwaves through the group. They must rally their strength and collective power to save their confidant from his self-destructive path and preserve the tranquility of Crestwood and their sanctuary. Yet, Alex is a formidable adversary, and he won't be defeated without a cataclysmic clash of supernatural forces.
In the midst of this inner turmoil, the group must also withstand the judgment and fear radiating from the skeptical world beyond their sanctuary. Walking a razor's edge, they must protect their haven of acceptance while battling the stigma attached to their extraordinary existence.
The Supernatural Support Group: Circle of Shadows takes readers on an electrifying ride through the labyrinth of supernatural suspense, threaded with enduring friendships and personal metamorphosis. Embracing the thrilling tropes of paranormal fiction, it delivers a narrative gut-punch that will keep readers teetering on a cliffhanger. Through Dr. Emily Thompson and her exceptional ensemble's odyssey, we learn that it's not our capabilities that shape us, but our actions and the bonds we form amidst adversity.
Circle of Shadows is Book One in the Supernatural Support Group series by M. L. Bullock.