Cryptid Hollar

Cryptid Hollar is a suspenseful novella that plunges readers into the enigmatic Appalachian wilderness of 1979. The story follows Dylan Price, a young anthropology student driven by his desire to uncover the region's ancient folklore. Arriving at a secluded cabin near the ominous Cryptid Hollar in northeastern Tennessee, Dylan's academic quest quickly turns into a harrowing fight for survival as he encounters eerie phenomena and creatures that straddle the line between myth and reality.

From the mysterious kindness of a Sasquatch (Bigfoot) in his childhood encounter to chilling warnings whispered by locals and embodied by figures like Jess Cook and the enigmatic Willa Cook, Dylan is drawn into a world where legends are not just stories, but living, breathing entities that demand respect. As the misty woods reveal haunting secrets and supernatural dangers, Dylan's pursuit of truth forces him to confront not only the spectral beings lurking in the shadows but also the cost of unearthing truths that the mountain has guarded for generations. From Cryptid encounters to UFO and Alien sightings and abductions,1970s horror," "Tennessee folklore," and "indie horror