The Devil In Silver by Victor LaValle

In a gritty and unsettling narrative, the story follows Pepper, a man who finds himself involuntarily committed to a mental institution in Queens, New York, after a minor altercation with the police. As he navigates the eerie and oppressive environment of the hospital, Pepper encounters a diverse group of patients, each with their own struggles and stories. The institution is haunted by a mysterious creature, referred to as "the Devil," that terrorizes the residents at night. As Pepper and his fellow patients band together to confront this sinister presence, they uncover unsettling truths about the institution and themselves, blurring the lines between sanity and madness in a chilling exploration of fear, friendship, and resilience.