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No one in their right mind goes into the wilderness around Maryfield, a forgotten town in Oregon. Or so Zach Taylor thought, until his friend Jason sneaks him into a private event called The Masked Investor—held at a mansion deep in the woods.
The night is spectacular with red carpet trails, glittering chandeliers, CEOs in ornate masks, and a chance to connect with Sarah—his former best friend … also Jason’s girlfriend.
Amid dancing under holographic stars and negotiating with billionaires, Zach finds Jason having a whispered discussion in a conservatory “off-limits” to guests.
That’s when Zach sees them—the animals.
A deer with serrated teeth.
A duck with horns.
A crow with scales.
The slurred words of a brown-masked investor buzz in his ear like a trapped fly: Human. Human. Human.
A dagger is pointed at Jason’s throat.
Zach smells something sweet—sweet like anesthesia.
Everything goes dark.
“Welcome to Human Integration Organization.”
Praise for this book
“Eerie, Thrilling, and Impossible to Put Down. The Masked Investor HOOKED me from the first line and never let go. Set in a forgotten Oregon town, this thriller blends secret societies, twisted friendships, and nightmarish creatures in a way that feels both original and deeply unsettling.”
“This book was a fast and fun read for any lovers of original Sci-Fi ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing how Mr. Wieland builds this world and adds stories to it.”
“A great start to a new Sci Fi series. Lots of moving parts, great characters with a lot of secrets, and an ever changing plot.”