The Hatch in the Hollow: (Vault Chronicles #1)

By C.L. Vault

Jace Moreno hates detention.

But when a storage closet door opens to a concrete stairwell that definitely wasn't there yesterday, detention becomes the least of his problems.

Jace, Priya (who treats mysteries like homework), and El (who would like to retire immediately) follow a cold draft into the woods... and find a buried hatch with a keypad.

The screen flashes one word:

HOLD

Then things get worse.

At school, new posters appear that say COOPERATE. The principal starts smiling too wide. People stop blinking. And something that looks almost-human begins testing the hallways like it's shopping for a life to steal.

To stop the glitch wearing their principal's face, the kids will need rules, chalk marks, and a humming silver cube they do not understand. Also, a grumpy janitor who locks every door twice.

Fast chapters. Big cliffhangers. Creepy fun.

Perfect for readers ages 8-12 who like scary stories with brains.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQKR4MWJ
• ISBN13: 9798249761356
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"