Our heroes come to terms with the reality of their present situation.
Tensions on San Juan island come to a boil, and our heroes have their true natures revealed.
June 20, 2023 - San Juan Island, Washington Four bodies have been found in as many days. While initially written off as an attack by a feral dog, it has become increasingly apparent that something incredibly dangerous is lurking in this once-idyllic slice of paradise. As the tourism the island relies on dries up in the wake of the incidents, a barely-concealed paranoia has begun to fester in the community, threatening to boil over into a maddened frenzy. Further, a few of the locals have been struck with something… odd. Debilitating nightmares, whispering voices in the backs of their heads, sudden bursts of vicious anger. The First Change is rarely kind… but for these poor souls it has the potential to burn their lives to cinders around them.
Details are discussed. Characters are established. The house of cards is assembled.