Echoes Beneath the Frozen Earth
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
protagonist
Wry, resourceful, and burdened by trauma, Pullman mixes dark humor with moments of vulnerability. He is determined yet haunted, often battling panic and physical pain, with a sharp mind honed by experience and a cynical worldview shaped by his past.
Mikey Young
protagonist
Inquisitive and cheerful, Mikey approaches the world with a childlike enthusiasm tempered by moments of caution. He is socially shy around strangers but deeply loyal to those he trusts.
Joshua Young
protagonist
Responsible and pragmatic, Joshua is a quietly strong figure who hides his anxieties behind a stoic exterior. He has a dry wit and a gentle demeanor, occasionally overwhelmed by the pressures of his new life.
D'arcy
supporting
Cynical and independent, D'arcy prefers solitude and maintains a guarded, sharp tongue. She is tough-minded and self-reliant, with a streak of defiance and a complex vulnerability hidden beneath.
The Monster (Gulpswallow)
antagonist
Malevolent and cunning, the monster uses psychological manipulation and physical dominance to terrorize its victims. It exudes a chilling aura of dread and relentless hunger, embodying an almost supernatural evil.
EXPLORE CHAPTERS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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