Why You’ll Love It
- A dark fantasy spin on the Mothman legend
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Gritty cryptid horror blended with coming-of-age emotion
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Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Goosebumps for grown-ups, or supernatural morality tales
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Tackles bullying, identity, and the temptation of power with eerie depth
Dark Fantasy Meets Cryptid Lore in Point Pleasant
The Mothman Reborn by Stephen Hatlaban is a dark fantasy tale of obsession, revenge, and the blurred lines between myth and morality.
Set in the shadowy streets of Point Pleasant, WV, this coming-of-age cryptid thriller explores what happens when legends stop being stories—and start whispering back.
The Story
Daryl Kearns is an outsider. A comic book nerd with a deep obsession for cryptids—especially the legendary Mothman. But his fascination isn’t just fantasy. It’s escape. From the bullying, the loneliness, and a life that never quite fits.
When a mysterious force offers him the chance to take revenge on his tormentor, Daryl is thrust into a dark fantasy where the Mothman may be more than real—he may be waiting. Watching. Guiding.
As the power grows, so does the question: Is Daryl becoming the hero he always dreamed of… or the villain of his own story?
What Readers Are Saying
“Deeply human. Deeply creepy. I didn’t expect to cry over a Mothman book, but here we are.”
“A twisted origin story with teeth.”
“Hatlaban takes urban legend and makes it painfully personal.”
Read The Mothman Reborn now—and uncover the legend that wants to wear your skin.
Enter the World of Dark Fantasy and Genetic Horror
Welcome to the dark fantasy mind of Stephen Hatlaban, where science meets the supernatural and monsters are made—not born.
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<h4>The Story</h4>
<p data-start="875" data-end="1192">Deep in the frozen wilderness of Russia, a secret military project pushes the limits of ambition and science. Led by brilliant geneticist Dr. Fyodor Molozov and his mysterious partner Dr. Ekaterina Markov, the experiment produces beings unlike anything the world has seen: monsters shaped by DNA, trauma, and control.</p><p data-start="1194" data-end="1468">Among them is <strong data-start="1208" data-end="1217">Nadia</strong>, a young shapeshifter struggling to prove her worth in a world that sees her as a weapon. As she and her monstrous siblings begin to question their creators, their purpose, and their humanity, the real enemy begins to surface—from within and without.</p>
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<h4>Why You'll Love It</h4>
<ul><li data-start="1503" data-end="1590">A <strong data-start="1507" data-end="1523">dark fantasy</strong> tale filled with monsters, secret science, and Cold War paranoia</li><li data-start="1591" data-end="1646">Powerful themes of identity, control, and rebellion</li><li data-start="1647" data-end="1712">A fresh take on the monster mythos with a psychological twist</li></ul><ul><li data-start="1713" data-end="1807">Perfect for fans of <strong data-start="1735" data-end="1748">YA horror</strong>, <strong data-start="1750" data-end="1774">paranormal thrillers</strong>, and <strong data-start="1780" data-end="1807">twisted military sci-fi</strong></li></ul>
<h4>What Readers Are Saying</h4>
<em data-start="1847" data-end="1910">"Haunting, imaginative, and unsettling in all the best ways."</em><br data-start="1910" data-end="1913" /><em data-start="1913" data-end="1983">"Like Stranger Things meets Frankenstein—if Frankenstein had claws."</em><br data-start="1983" data-end="1986" /><em data-start="1986" data-end="2052">"Dark fantasy at its best. Emotional, eerie, and unforgettable."</em>
Read How to Make a Monster: The Slenderfoot Story today—and discover what happens when monsters stop following orders.
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