Ocala, Florida is a city built on sunlight, routine, and the promise of safety. But when a mysterious outbreak spreads without warning, that illusion shatters overnight.
People don't just die-they change.
As animals turn violent and the infected develop an insatiable hunger, the government imposes a sudden media blackout, sealing the city behind quarantine lines and unanswered questions. Officials promise protection while hiding dangerous secrets, and residents are left to fend for themselves as society collapses from the inside out.
At the center of the chaos is Christina Johnson-fierce, emotional, and haunted by loss. Alongside her are Treyvon, a brilliant autistic artist whose drawings seem to predict horrors before they happen, and Jasmine, a traumatized six-year-old whose survival may be tied to something far more dangerous than anyone realizes. Bound by grief and loyalty, they navigate a city spiraling into madness where every decision carries irreversible consequences.
But the outbreak is only the beginning.
As the dead rise and lawlessness spreads, a far older presence stirs beneath the devastation-an entity that feeds on chaos, deception, and human despair. What begins as a fight for survival becomes a confrontation with a supernatural force manipulating events from the shadows, turning the city into a harvesting ground for souls.
Deadly Decisions blends visceral horror with psychological tension and emotional depth, exploring how love, guilt, and sacrifice shape who we become when the world ends. Set against a vividly realized modern Florida backdrop, this novel delivers cinematic terror while grounding its supernatural elements in raw human experience.
This is not just a story about monsters.
It is a story about what we choose to protect when everything else is burning-and what follows us when the fire dies down.
Perfect for fans of supernatural horror, apocalyptic thrillers, and character-driven dark fiction, Deadly Decisions marks the haunting beginning of a larger saga where survival is only the first test.
About the Author
Terrence Brown is a Florida-based author and graphic designer whose work blends the raw realism of human struggle with the haunting vastness of supernatural horror. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up surrounded by loss and resilience, experiences that continue to shape his writing. His stories dive deep into trauma, faith, and the unseen forces that bind people together - and tear them apart.
When he isn't writing, Terrence channels his creativity through visual design, music, and his brand ChaseCake, where he brings his dark aesthetic to life through custom art and apparel.
Deadly Decisions is his debut novel - a story of guilt, redemption, and the price of opening what should have stayed closed.
