Areeba Khalid's life changes the night she sees a hungry dog watching her. When she returns to feed it, she realizes the town is not what it seems. Each night, another girl disappears, and the mystery deepens.
With the help of Rehan Saeed, she discovers the town's dark past—a betrayal, a curse, and a man who never stopped smiling.
The shadows are hungry.
They want more souls.
But this time, Areeba and Rehan refuse to run.
They uncover the truth: The town's leaders had sacrificed Malik Fareed, creating a monster that would never rest. The only way to end the curse is to face the shadows head-on.
In a final battle against the Smiling Man, they break the cycle of fear. The town is no longer haunted.
But as they leave, Areeba senses something watching.
The curse has changed.
And now, it's waiting for someone else to feed it.