The Vanishing of Jessica Muir
Description
Computer security expert John Muir doesn’t just believe in conspiracies—he’s uncovered one. After hacking into classified files, he finds what might be the first real lead in his wife Jessica’s eight-year-old disappearance: a document marked “awaiting disposal” that he believes is connected to her.
John’s pursuit of truth leads him into the ancient forests of Washington state, where shadows move with purpose and folklore comes alive. When government agents capture him, John finds himself imprisoned in the very facility he was investigating—a sterile labyrinth where creatures of myth and nightmare are caged and studied.
With only Sheriff Rogers searching for him on the outside, John must navigate a maze of supernatural horrors and government deception. Each new discovery brings him closer to Jessica—and deeper into a world where ancient entities are awakening, breaking free of their containment.
To save Jessica, John must confront monstrous truths. But in this collision of government conspiracy and primal folklore, the most terrifying discovery may be what’s become of his wife—and what he’ll become to get her back.
Inspiration
When I first moved to the Pacific Northwest, the landscape itself felt like a living legend. Towering, ancient forests and countless waterfalls created an atmosphere ripe for mystery and folklore, a stark contrast to my East Coast upbringing. It wasn’t long before the stories of this region began to seep into my imagination. A chance conversation with a local logger introduced me to eerie, logging-specific folklore, sparking my curiosity about the deeper, hidden world of legends. One chilling story about a creature that could devour a man whole ignited the idea for The Vanishing of Jessica Muir, and I found myself diving into the folklore of logging camps, as well as the rich myths that have shaped the Pacific Northwest. From Bigfoot sightings to the spirits represented on totem poles, these stories stirred something primal within me.
As I explored these tales, I began wondering: what if all the folklore, the conspiracy theories, and campfire stories were true? What if creatures like the Wendigo, the Thunderbird, or even the strange prints I stumbled upon during a backpacking trip were not just myths, but part of a much larger hidden world? That curiosity led me to dig deeper into both local and global legends—everything from HAARP conspiracy theories to ancient symbols like the all-seeing eye on the dollar bill. These elements, along with themes of grief and loss, became the backbone of the story, intertwining the supernatural with the very human struggle to find answers in the face of the unknown.