The Carnival Effect by JD Arden

“Some nightmares don’t end when you wake up…”

Alex thought the nightmare was over. He thought the carnival — with its broken rides, twisted shadows, and whispers of guilt — was behind him. But reality keeps slipping, warping at the edges. Streets repeat, shadows stretch, and the sense of being trapped tightens like a noose.

As Alex spirals deeper into confusion, he faces a terrifying question: Is escape even possible, or is the real nightmare his own mind?

A chilling psychological horror that blurs the line between reality and delusion, The Carnival Effect pulls you into a maze of guilt, trauma, and endless loops. If you crave stories that challenge your perception, leave you questioning everything, and haunt you long after the final page, step right up.

But remember: some nightmares never let you go.