Tiyan
Newman
WELCOME TO EDEN
“Keep the body. Take the mind.”
– Willie Lynch
the story of eden
27 minute read…
Judah is a mental patient who sees things—then he sees something he shouldn’t.
The mental institution treating him is moving its patients, specifically its Black patients, to an unknown location.
He doesn’t quite know what it is, but he’s certain it is an unethical conspiracy. When his dear friend and fellow patient, Miss Rose, appears to be in danger, he decides to take action. His concern for her pulls him down a dark, twisted path–one that leads straight into the twilight zone.
He uncovers shocking truths and battles to remain in control of his sanity and ultimately, his life.
Tiyan Newman’s Eden is a relentless rollercoaster through the human psyche that will leave readers gripped through its finale and feeling the chilling aftereffects even after the last word.
praise for the story of eden
“It was a delightfully haunting narrative that explored the line between psychosis and instincts from a racial perspective.”
– Calvary
“It’s horrific, and sets up exactly what it needs at the right moments narratively.”
– Emilie Knight
“Eden is a chilling exploration of systemic horror, where personal trauma collides with historical exploitation in a terrifyingly modern way. It’s a story that doesn’t just haunt you—it makes you think.”
– Bright
“I was hooked from start to finish!”
– Ayesha E.B.
“The ending is both satisfying and fitting. The writing captured a genuine horror that lingers long after reading.”
– Lameez
“The psychological thriller aspect of the short story is top-tier.”
– Amy Lisane
“Reading through the story the first time is a crazy experience, but I think readers will also enjoy picking up on little things in another read-through!”
– Ella
“This was a riveting, suspenseful page turner, reminding me of Jordan Peele’s narrative and plot twists.”
– Ericka L.
“The reading experience was thought provoking. This is a story that I’m going to be turning over in my head for a while.”
– Latisha
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