First published 2023
Billy opens his eyes in a hospital bed, his lifelong dream of transforming into an animatronic finally over. The reality he faces now differs completely from everything he expected. Meanwhile, Travis cannot escape the sensation that something familiar stalks him, something that feels both foreign and deeply known. The feeling grows stronger each day, refusing to release its grip on his thoughts. Rory struggles with nightmares that blur the boundaries between sleep and waking life. Days merge with nights until distinguishing reality from dreams becomes impossible. Each character discovers that the world of Five Nights at Freddy's demands payment for every desire fulfilled. Scott Cawthon presents three separate stories that explore the darker corners of his franchise, where the line between imagination and truth disappears completely.
Genres: fantasy, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: psychological-horror, supernatural-elements
240 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.
Content warnings: body-horror, violence