The Weller - Night of the Cicada

Matt Freeborn's travels have brought him to the abandoned river city of Burlington, Iowa. Unbeknownst to the weller, terrible things hunger in the darkness, and their eyes are fixed upon him! Matt soon finds himself running for his life, seeking shelter in the city in hopes to survive the Night of the Cicada.

Winner of the 2016 Burlington Bloodbath short story writing competition.