A supernatural thriller about a mother and son on the run, pursued by a hunter using dark arts while a mysterious creature terrorizes their new town.
Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
The Hidden Life
Mary and Fergal arrive in a new town, constantly on the run from an unknown pursuer.
Key Events
New Beginning — Mary and Fergal move to another new home Characters: Mary, FergalLocation: New Home
Hunter Arrives — Cathal picks up Mary and Fergal's trail Characters: Cathal, JittaLocation: Town
Magic Protection — Mary uses ancient magic to protect Fergal Characters: Mary, FergalLocation: Home
The Rising Fear
Mysterious murders begin in the town, with suspicion falling on both Cathal and the newcomers.
Key Events
Magic Protection — Mary uses ancient magic to protect Fergal Characters: Mary, FergalLocation: Home
First Murder — First brutal murder by unknown force Characters: Susan, The BeastLocation: Town
Suspicion Falls — Town suspects Cathal of the murders Characters: Cathal, Mary, Fergal, LiamLocation: Town
Ally Meets Fergal — Ally develops interest in Fergal Characters: Ally, Fergal, LiamLocation: Town
The Final Confrontation
The truth about the beast and the connection between Mary, Fergal, and Cathal is revealed in a climactic showdown.
Key Events
Dark Arts Revealed — Cathal uses dark arts to track his prey Characters: Cathal, Laird, JittaLocation: Laird's Place
Beast Attacks — Another brutal attack by the mysterious beast Characters: Petronella, The BeastLocation: Forest
Confrontation — Final confrontation between Mary and Cathal Characters: Mary, Cathal, Fergal, AllyLocation: Clearing
Truth Revealed — The true nature of the beast is revealed Characters: Mary, Cathal, Fergal, AllyLocation: Clearing
Story Breakdown
The Hidden Life — Mary and Fergal's life on the run
New Beginning — Arrival in a new town
Hunter's Arrival — Cathal picks up their trail
Magical Protection — Mary's ancient magic defense
The Rising Terror — Mysterious murders and growing suspicion
First Murder — The beast's first attack
Town Suspicion — Accusations against Cathal
Romantic Connection — Ally and Fergal's relationship
Dark Arts — Cathal's supernatural methods
The Final Revelation — The truth about the beast and the hunters
Beast Attacks — More brutal murders
Confrontation — Mary vs Cathal showdown
Truth Revealed — The connection between all parties
When Mary and her teenage son, Fergal, move to yet another new home, it soon becomes clear they live their lives on the run, hiding from someone or something, terrified of being found. Their hunter, Cathal, soon picks up the trail. Intent on tracking Mary and Fergal, he will go to any lengths to succeed in his quest, often using dark arts to aid him. Mary’s only defence is to use an ancient form of her own magic to protect her only son. When local residents begin to be brutally murdered by an unknown life force, the sense of fear escalates. Is Cathal the beast responsible for the killing? Or is it the beast that he is trying to destroy?
