The Retreat

For some, Arcania – a secluded wellness retreat in the Outer Banks – offers the ultimate escape. A relaxing week to unwind in a mansion by the sea. For others, it's a trap they'll never escape. When Lucy's mother dies unexpectedly, a mysterious Viking tattoo points to Arcania. Desperate for answers, Lucy books a stay at the retreat. At first, the mansion's eerie charm and its enigmatic owner, Cora Medville, seem harmless. But as whispers of a sordid past emerge, Lucy realises Arcania hides a deadly secret – and she might be its next victim. Decades earlier. Runaway Cora finds refuge in Arcania and falls under the spell of its charismatic owner, Harlan. But as residents begin vanishing, Cora faces an impossible choice: betray the only family she's ever known or protect the deadly legacy of the place she loves. Now, Lucy and Cora are bound by Arcania's web of lies. Can Lucy uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will she pay the ultimate price for staying?