Beneath New York City's neon pulse, a nightmare stirs. In The Wraith Beneath, investigative journalist Lila Torres uncovers the Shade Wraith-a fear-eating creature born from the city's forgotten dead. When a Midtown dig unleashes its terror, subway workers vanish, and panic grips Manhattan. Lila, haunted by her brother's loss, teams with a subway worker, a folklorist, and a gritty detective to hunt the Wraith through claustrophobic tunnels. Armed with flashlights and fading hope, they face a truth: some horrors are eternal. Perfect for fans of Stephen King's IT and The Descent, this 90,000-word creature horror novel blends urban grit with heart-pounding suspense. Will Lila stop the Wraith, or become its next victim? Dive into a chilling tale of survival where shadows have claws.