Nowhere, Ohio By Bryan Wayne Dull

In the quiet suburbs surrounding Akron, Ohio, a string of brutal animal attacks sends shockwaves through the community, leaving a grim trail of mutilated bodies. Fourteen-year-old Ryan Hatcher feels the weight of the world on his shoulders, struggling with his parents’ separation, a distant older brother, and a mother battling cancer. When he becomes convinced that his father and other locals will transform into werewolves during the upcoming full moon, fear grips him.

As if the threat of werewolves weren't enough, Ryan’s younger sister, Layla, starts communicating with spectral entities through her toys, delivering eerie messages that only she can hear. Doubts swirl among his friends, but Ryan is determined to investigate the paranormal happenings around him, unearthing unsettling behaviors in neighbors and family alike.

As the full moon approaches, Ryan races against time to unravel the chilling clues that might save his loved ones from a terrifying fate. With the backdrop of a small town steeped in 80s nostalgia, Nowhere, Ohio offers a blood-soaked coming-of-age horror story that deftly intertwines real-life fears with supernatural elements. As Ryan confronts the darkness lurking in his world, he must find the courage to protect his family and confront the true monsters that threaten their existence—both human and otherworldly. Can he unravel the mystery before it’s too late?