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Echoes Beneath the Frozen Earth

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6 chapters
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After a harrowing childhood captured underground by a monstrous cryptid, Pullman Grier has escaped but remains haunted by trauma and shadows of the past. Now, as new children disappear into the wild Canadian wilderness, Pullman must confront both the lingering darkness within and the terrifying mysteries lurking beneath the earth to stop the cycle. This chilling psychological horror weaves survival, cryptid mythos, and fractured memories into a haunting tale of resilience and dread.

MEET THE CHARACTERS

Pullman Grier

Pullman Grier

Once abducted at age six and held captive underground by a monster, Pullman survived years of torment and ultimately slew his captor. Now an adult, he struggles with physical ailments and haunting memories while using his skills to help locate missing children and fight lurking evils. His resilience is tempered by deep psychological scars and a cynical outlook on life.

Mikey Young

Mikey Young

A young boy adjusting to life in a harsh prairie community after moving with his single father. Mikey is curious and brave, often unaware of the lurking dangers around him. His innocence contrasts with the dark forces that threaten the local children.

Joshua Young

Joshua Young

Mikey's single father, recently relocated to a rural, struggling trailer park to rebuild their lives after a devastating fire. Joshua is hardworking and protective, juggling new job demands with parenting challenges. He seeks connection in a cold environment, striving to shield his son from the darkness encroaching on their world.

D'arcy

D'arcy

A tough, disheveled young woman who works mucking pigs and lives a rough life on the margins of the prairie community. She carries emotional scars and a wary attitude, especially around children and strangers. Her presence hints at deeper struggles beneath her hardened exterior.

The Monster (Gulpswallow)

The Monster (Gulpswallow)

A cryptid creature that abducts children and holds them captive deep underground in the wilderness. A terrifying presence that represents primal fear and the unknown, it has exerted a dark influence on those it captures, including Pullman. Though slain by Pullman, its legacy and related threats continue to haunt the region.

EXPLORE CHAPTERS

1

Nightfall in the Squalor

Pullman Grier battles the crushing panic and physical torment of his damaged body as he returns to his grim apartment late at night. Despite his struggles, he seeks solace in his modest computer setup, immersing himself in a new missing children case that reignites his resolve amid haunting memories and the creeping dread that still shadows him.

2

Mud and Morning Roads

Joshua Young drives through the muddy rural roads of a struggling trailer park with his son Mikey, reflecting on their difficult past and new beginnings. They encounter D'arcy, a rough-edged local woman, highlighting the harsh realities and fractured relationships in their prairie community.

3

First Snowfall's Shadow

Mikey Young disembarks from the bus and, eager to impress an older girl, explores the frozen drainage ditch despite warnings. Suddenly, he senses a dark presence and is attacked and abducted by the monstrous cryptid, escalating the threat to the community.

4

Shadows in the Earth

A young Pullman is seized by a monstrous creature from the woods and dragged into an underground lair where he encounters other captive children, facing the creature's terrifying presence and cruel manipulations while struggling with his fear and longing for his mother.

5

Silent Scratches and Lingering Shadows

Pullman endures the oppressive late-night kitchen shift at Hefty Henry's, haunted by phantom mice and a tense atmosphere. An unexpected email from an old friend stirs buried memories and a fleeting hope for connection, while workplace tensions and Pullman's internal struggles culminate in a fragile moment of confrontation.

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