Hush

Enter the mysterious depths of the Sweet River forest, where ancient creatures hide among the trees and local legends are far more than stories. In Hush, Avery Collins delivers an MM dark monster romance that combines supernatural mystery, intense attraction, and an unconventional love story. After experiencing a devastating personal setback, the main character returns to his old hometown and accepts a ranger position. The familiar surroundings offer an opportunity to escape his troubled past and find some peace. However, the quiet forest holds something unexpected. Local stories speak of the Lantern Stalkers, mysterious horned creatures with skull-like faces, glowing lanterns, and a disturbing history of disappearances. What initially seems like folklore becomes frighteningly real when he encounters Onyx, a powerful creature connected to the forest and an ancient goddess. Rather than simply fleeing from the supernatural being, he finds himself drawn toward Onyx. Their developing connection challenges the boundaries between human and monster, fear and desire, and danger and belonging. Yet another mysterious creature lurks in the woods, bringing additional complications to an already unusual relationship. The novel explores supernatural mythology, obsession, possessiveness, emotional connection, belonging, and love beyond conventional boundaries. Readers can expect an atmospheric forest setting, cryptid mythology, dark romantic tension, and an MM relationship at the center of the story. Hush is intended for adult readers who enjoy MM romance, paranormal fantasy, cryptid fiction, and dark monster romance. Its mature themes and graphic content make it particularly suitable for readers comfortable with darker romantic storytelling.