John Carpenter's Night Terrors: SOUR CANDY

Phil Pendleton is a prisoner of his son Adam, who he met four months ago at Walmart. Adam is a monster who comes when he calls, and it will take a particular kind of horror to get him out. Phil's health has declined due to his leniency, but he is a prisoner nonetheless.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: Storm King Productions

Phil Pendleton and his son Adam appear to be an ordinary father and son, indistinguishable from any other. Some may argue that the father is excessively lenient, lacking discipline when the child loses his temper in public. Others may suggest that he spoils his son by allowing him to set his own bedtimes and consume candy whenever he desires. Some may even suggest that this leniency is beginning to take a toll on the father, given his declining health. However, what no one knows is that Phil is a prisoner, and that until a few weeks ago, and a chance encounter at a grocery store, he had never seen the child before. Now, Adam is in his life, altering and controlling it, and it will take a peculiar kind of horror to remove him. Because Adam is not ordinary, and the monsters that emerge when he calls are not ordinary either.

Introduction:
Phil Pendleton and his son Adam seem like an ordinary father and son, indistinguishable from any other. However, there is a hidden truth behind their seemingly ordinary existence. Phil is a prisoner, and up until a few weeks ago, he had never encountered the child before. In this story, we will explore the mysterious circumstances that led to Phil's imprisonment and the terrifying presence of Adam in his life.

The Encounter:
It was a normal day for Phil Pendleton, as he went about his routine at the local Walmart. He was shopping for groceries when he noticed a young boy standing next to him, staring at him intently. The boy was dressed in a dirty t-shirt and jeans, and his hair was unkempt. Phil couldn't help but feel a sense of unease as he continued his shopping.

The Connection:
A few months later, Phil's life took a drastic turn. He woke up one morning to find that his teeth had fallen out, leaving him completely toothless. He was in shock and disbelief, as he had never experienced anything like this before. He went to the doctor, who confirmed that his teeth were falling out due to a rare medical condition.

The Boy at Walmart:
As Phil was recovering from his medical condition, he began to notice the boy at Walmart again. He would see him in the aisles, staring at him with those same piercing eyes. Phil couldn't shake the feeling that there was something strange about the boy.

The Investigation:
Phil decided to investigate the boy's identity. He went to the police station and filed a report, but the officers were unable to provide any information about him. They told Phil that the boy was a runaway, and that they had been trying to find him for months.

The Connection Unveiled:
As Phil continued his investigation, he discovered that the boy was actually his son, Adam. Adam had been missing for years, and Phil had never known where he was. He had been searching for him tirelessly, but he had never been able to find him.

The Monsters:
The more Phil learned about Adam, the more he realized that he was not an ordinary child. He had a dark past, and he was capable of unimaginable horrors. Phil knew that he had to find a way to protect his son from the monsters that came when he called.

The Battle:
Phil began to fight for his son's life. He hired a private investigator to track down Adam's whereabouts, and he even went to the extent of hiring a hitman to kill the monsters that were after him. However, the monsters were persistent, and they continued to pursue Phil and Adam.

The Conclusion:
In the end, Phil was able to save his son from the monsters that were after him. He learned that there was more to Adam than he had ever imagined, and he was grateful for the chance to finally know his son. Phil also realized that he had been a prisoner in his own life, held captive by the fear of the unknown.

The Aftermath:
Phil and Adam moved to a new town, where they started a new life. Phil was determined to keep his son safe from the monsters that were still out there, and he was willing to do whatever it took to protect him. However, he knew that he would never forget the horrors that he had experienced, and that he would always be haunted by the memory of the boy at Walmart.

In conclusion, this story is a chilling reminder of the dangers that lurk in the shadows, and the lengths that one father will go to protect his son from the unknown. It is a story of love, sacrifice, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most terrifying of obstacles.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 177 x 323 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781734389142