Afflicted: Shadows of Salem

Afflicted: Shadows of Salem is a historical thriller set during the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692. As fear grips the isolated Puritan village, young girls begin suffering violent fits, claiming to be tormented by unseen forces. Their accusations ignite a wave of hysteria that quickly spirals into arrests, confessions, and deadly consequences.
Into this volatile world arrives Elias Crowe, a skeptical merchant with a sharp mind and knowledge of both science and human nature. As he investigates the strange afflictions, Elias uncovers unsettling possibilities: contaminated rye causing hallucinations, psychological contagion fueled by fear, and deeply rooted village rivalries manipulating events for personal gain.
As accusations spread, the lines between truth and deception blur. Influential families exploit the chaos to settle scores and seize land, while coerced confessions and “spectral evidence” condemn the innocent. Elias must navigate a dangerous landscape where reason is treated as heresy and questioning authority can lead to death.
Blending historical fact with gripping suspense, Afflicted reveals the terrifying power of mass hysteria—and the human motives lurking behind it.