Calian Young, a distinguished descendant of the Abenaki Native Americans, unexpectedly receives an invitation from a renowned anthropologist to spend a week collaborating on research at the McCarthy Institute, nestled in the remote and forbidding mountains of the Northern Appalachians. This was an invaluable opportunity for the young man, who eagerly accepts. However, little did he know that this so-called golden opportunity would plunge him into a horrifying nightmare. As the ancient legends of his ancestors began to materialize amidst the blinding snow, Calian must summon the courage and resourcefulness to break free from this harrowing ordeal and save his endangered friends from the dire predicament they've found themselves in. DISCLAIMER: This story was written with the aid of AI applications