"Despite the brilliant sunshine, I felt a chill surge through me. I paused and looked at the house next door. Was Brayden just another one of my fantasies?"Bestselling author V.C. Andrews portrays her most romantic couple since Troy and Heaven in the Casteel series...in this twisting tale of desire and obsession, reality and dreams. As lovely as one of the precious gems at her parents' jewelry store, Amber Taylor is shy and introspective--qualities misread by others as being stuck-up and superior. Facing a long, lonely summer working at the family shop, Amber's world lights up when the Matthews family suddenly moves into the house next door, a property that has stood neglected for the longest time. And when she meets Brayden Matthews, an only child just like her, Amber soon becomes infatuated with this handsome, quirky young man who seems to know her innermost feelings almost before she does, who takes her places she never knew existed in her small town. Their connection is electrifying, unlike anything Amber's felt before. But as quickly as he appears, Brayden vanishes into the darkness. And finding out the truth about him will push Amber Taylor to the edge of madness.... An atmospheric journey of passion and suspense that builds to a jolting, unforgettable finale, "Into the Darkness" showcases V.C. Andrews at her best.