Blackberries

Cassie Hartwood arrives in the isolated village of Briarwick expecting nothing more than an awkward visit with the grandmother she barely knows.What she finds is a legacy written in blood.Hidden among old family records is proof that her ancestors played a role in the witch trials that devastated the village centuries ago. The descendants of the accused still live there, guarding old traditions and older grievances. When mysterious symbols begin appearing, terrifying warnings follow, and Cassie realizes the past was never truly buried.Something has been waiting for the Hartwood bloodline.With the help of unlikely allies and clues hidden in forgotten archives, Cassie uncovers a curse forged nearly four hundred years earlier—one that can only be broken by confronting the truth no one wants to face.As tensions rise and ancient forces stir in the woods surrounding Briarwick, Cassie must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to end a debt she never created but may be destined to repay.