Nowhere, Ohio BY Bryan Wayne Dull

In the shadowy suburbs of Akron, Ohio, fourteen-year-old Ryan Hatcher grapples with the chaos of his family life—separated parents, a distant older brother, and a mother fighting cancer. As a series of brutal animal attacks rocks his community, Ryan becomes convinced that his father and other locals will transform into werewolves with the impending full moon. This chilling belief weighs heavily on his young shoulders, intertwining his personal struggles with the terror unfolding around him.

Complicating matters further, Ryan's younger sister, Layla, begins to receive eerie messages from spectral entities, using her toys as conduits for communication. With friends dismissing his fears as mere fantasy, Ryan embarks on a daring investigation to uncover the truth behind the strange behaviors of his neighbors and even his own family. As the full moon approaches, he races against time to piece together the clues that could save them from a horrifying fate.

Set against a backdrop rich with 80s nostalgia, Nowhere, Ohio blends coming-of-age themes with visceral horror, exploring the intricacies of growing up amidst chaos. As Ryan confronts both the supernatural and the harsh realities of his life, he must ultimately face the question: can he protect those he loves from the monsters—both real and imagined—that threaten to consume them? The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher.