In the sleepy town of Beatrice, where the monotony of daily life lingers like a fog, a stranger arrives with a bright red truck and a promise of something extraordinary. For seventeen-year-old Tom, this spectacle is more than mere entertainment; it's a fleeting glimpse of freedom and a world beyond the mundane.
As the mysterious Grady sets up his tent, whispers of "The Creature of Telluride" spread like wildfire. The townsfolk, eager for any break from their routine, gather in anticipation. But what begins as a night of curiosity quickly turns sinister.
Sean Thomas McDonnell is a contest-winning Bay Area horror writer who specializes in blending visceral imagery with moments of quiet dread. His stories delve into themes of powerlessness vs. agency, moral ambiguity, and human fragility.