The Line People

When the faces in the walls start watching you back, how far would you go to escape your demons? Kalen Lambey is a recovering addict haunted not only by his past, but by the figures he's conjured since childhood—the Line People. These mysterious faces and shapes emerge from the patterns in walls, ceilings, and floors, offering comfort and guidance when real people cannot. As Kalen reaches his first year of sobriety, supported by an unconventional therapist and a budding relationship, his old habits threaten to resurface. The Line People, once his secret protectors, grow increasingly insistent, blurring the boundary between imagination and reality. Torn between the familiar comfort of his "special friends" and the promise of a new, healthier life, Kalen must choose which obsession will ultimately claim his soul. Through vivid storytelling and psychological depth, The Line People delves into the nature of faith, trauma, and the strange ways our minds fight for survival. With echoes of supernatural horror and literary drama, this short read will unsettle, intrigue, and linger with readers long after the final page. Who can you trust when your greatest enemies—and allies—might only exist inside your head?