Hollow

Some monsters become legends. Others live among people, hiding in plain sight. In Hollow by M.N. Bennet, a cryptid who thrives on social media discovers that fame can attract a deadly kind of attention. Jack enjoys portraying the local cryptid legend online, and his popularity seems harmless until a group of hunters appears with plans to take his head as a trophy. Jack is not merely pretending to be a monster—he really is one. When he confronts the hunters, he also encounters Dimitri, a supernatural being who has endured years of captivity. Dimitri has been forced to use his abilities to help the hunters locate other cryptids. His encounter with Jack offers an unexpected opportunity to escape. For the first time in years, he can begin exploring a world that has changed while he was imprisoned. Jack helps Dimitri discover modern life and its many unfamiliar pleasures. As their connection deepens, however, the danger returns. The hunters are determined to recover Dimitri and eliminate Jack, turning their growing relationship into a fight for freedom and survival. Blending paranormal fantasy with male/male dark monster romance, Hollow explores captivity, independence, trust, identity, and the possibility of finding connection after trauma. Its supernatural characters and contemporary social-media setting create a contrast between ancient mystery and modern life. This novel is suited to adult readers who enjoy queer romance, cryptid folklore, supernatural adventure, monster romance, and relationships that develop under pressure. Readers should also expect peril, captivity-related themes, and violent threats as part of the story’s conflict.