The Tiny Seed

by Eric Carle, Octavia E. Butler · 1970

In the swamp‑laden backwoods of Louisiana, Jack Winter has spent his life fleeing a malevolent force that haunted his childhood. After a near‑fatal car accident, his six‑year‑old daughter Charlie whispers that she sees the same darkness. As Charlie begins to change, Jack must confront the terrifying entity that has stalked his family for generations, battling a nightmarish legacy that threatens to consume them both.