Scare (the) Crows

by Nick McCarthy

In Blackridge Valley, the scarecrows aren’t just decorations—they’re guardians. Every year, the townsfolk gather for the Scarecrow Festival, a tradition that protects their fragile valley from the ominous crows that circle its skies. For Sophie Allen, a skeptical journalist sent to cover the festival, it’s just another quaint, small-town story—until she uncovers the valley’s chilling secrets. The crows are not ordinary birds, and the scarecrows are more than straw and burlap. As strange events escalate and the crows descend in terrifying numbers, Sophie finds herself caught in a battle between survival and sacrifice. The land demands its due, and Sophie must face the how much is she willing to give to save a place that might never let her leave?

"Scare (the) Crows" is a gripping tale of tradition, terror, and the unyielding power of nature's wrath.

58 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 2024