In "The Key to Fear," Dascha Polanco explores a gripping tale where the boundaries between reality and nightmares blur. The story follows a group of individuals who unlock a mysterious, ancient artifact that unleashes their deepest fears. As each character confronts their personal demons, they must band together to survive a series of increasingly terrifying events. With time running out, they uncover dark secrets that intertwine their fates, leading to a shocking revelation about the true power of fear. This psychological thriller delves into the nature of fear itself and the resilience of the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Key .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Blackstone Publishing .

Kristin Cast has won awards for her poetry and journalism. She also lives in Oklahoma, where she attends college in Tulsa.