Just Stay Away

Craig Finnigan is a stay-at-home dad who befriends a mysterious neighborhood boy, Levi, who turns out to be not so angelic. Craig becomes suspicious of Levi's behavior and believes he is behind strange noises and things disappearing from their home.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

Craig Finnigan is a stay-at-home dad who is determined to finish his book this summer, but it is not easy to be an aspiring writer while wrangling his seven-year-old daughter, Alice. When Alice makes fast friends with a neighborhood boy, Levi, Craig is happy that she has a distraction from her constant visits to his home office. However, his happiness soon turns to misgivings as Levi's behavior evolves from that of a shy, odd boy to something far more disturbing. Strange noises in the middle of the night and things disappearing from their home could be explained away, but Craig cannot explain his paranoia. As Levi's visits to their backyard become more frequent, Craig finds himself the unwilling participant in a game he never asked to play and one that he is not sure he can win.

Levi's Behavior:
As the story progresses, Levi's behavior becomes increasingly strange and disturbing. He starts to make strange noises in the middle of the night, and things disappear from their home. Craig tries to rationalize these events, but he cannot shake the feeling that Levi is behind them.

Craig's Paranoia:
Craig's paranoia grows as Levi's visits to their backyard become more frequent. He starts to spy on Levi, and he even sets up a camera in their backyard to catch him in the act. However, the camera never captures anything suspicious, and Craig's paranoia continues to grow.

The Game:
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Levi is playing a game with Craig and Alice. He is using their home as a playground, and he is enjoying the fear and uncertainty that he is creating. Craig is not sure how to stop Levi, and he feels like he is losing control of his own life.

Conclusion:
"The Godsend" is a suspenseful and chilling story that explores the dark side of human nature. It is a reminder that sometimes, the people we trust the most can be the ones who hurt us the most. Craig Finnigan is a relatable and flawed character, and his struggle to protect his daughter from Levi's dangerous game is a testament to his strength and determination. The story leaves the reader wondering what will happen next, and it is a testament to the power of storytelling to evoke emotions and leave a lasting impression.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 139 x 214 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662513770