What Else Lurks By The Fire
Summary:
After high school, Andrew and his friends would all go their separate ways. As a last-ditch effort to rekindle his friendships, he organizes a camping trip. As they set up camp and light their campfire, it doesn't take long for them to realize that there is something else in the forest.
Something they didn't invite.
Andrew did all he could to convince his friends to go camping with him, now he must do the unimaginable to get his friends back home alive.
Author Notes:
This short story was inspired by a rather unsettling dream I had one night. Once I woke up I immediately began to write down the details of the creature I saw and created the first draft. Creating suspense and mystery around a creature in the woods was a blast, and the short story mirrors my love of the horror movie “The Ritual”. I hope when you read the story I can put you on the edge of your seat at least once or twice!