The Story - Be Careful What You Read* by T G Trouper is a gripping and unsettling thriller that explores the eerie power of words and the consequences of diving too deeply into a story. The novel begins with an innocent purchase—a simple e-book that Gabby, a demure and shy character, buys for her partner, Daniel, as a last-minute gift. What starts as a lighthearted gesture quickly spirals into a psychological suspense-filled narrative as Daniel discovers the book is far more sinister than it first appears. The tension builds gradually as Daniel notices strange coincidences between the events in the story and their real lives. What begins as a spy thriller soon morphs into a terrifying account that seems to predict their future. Trouper does a masterful job of blending reality with fiction, making the line between the two increasingly blurred as Daniel becomes consumed by the book’s hold on him. The dynamic between Daniel and Gabby is also compelling, as his growing obsession with the e-book causes emotional rifts, driving her away into the arms of another man, leaving Daniel isolated in his fight to uncover the truth. One of the most intriguing aspects of the novel is how the e-book itself begins to communicate with Daniel, changing words and manipulating the narrative in real time. The sense of dread and inevitability is palpable as Daniel realizes he can never stop reading—each new page brings him closer to an increasingly dangerous future. This concept adds a layer of psychological horror that keeps readers on edge, questioning the power of storytelling itself and the darker forces at play. T G Trouper’s writing is both suspenseful and immersive, drawing readers into the same trap that ensnares Daniel. The slow unraveling of his life, paired with the mounting tension between him and Gabby, creates an emotional depth that adds to the novel’s haunting atmosphere. Trouper cleverly uses the theme of escapism through reading to explore how easily one can lose control when reality and fiction collide.