1975: Salt Air ★ Cannabis★ Gasoline
Grooving down the PCH, you expect classic blue, sunny California skies. Instead, it's a stormy night. The palm tree-shaped air freshener reminds you of brighter days. To make matters worse, your Mom's van has broken down on the side of the road. You two are moving across the country to start fresh. Some way for your story to begin. She stands outside leaning against the van to light up a cigarette. It smells strange. Herby, kind of like a skunk. A scent of dripping gasoline cuts through the herb and coconut like a knife. Are those footsteps you hear approaching?
1985: Dark Forest ★ Campfire ★ Bug Spray
Night before the campers arrive is the last time for the camp counselors to enjoy some peace and quiet. You all sit around a billowing camp fire. The contrast of fresh pine trees, crisp air, and resinous smoke creates a beautiful night. Someone suggests telling ghost stories. You're not a fan of scary stories after that one night 10 years ago. As one of your fellow counselors begins their tale, you stare into the dancing flames of the fire. Roasting sweet marshmellows creates a delicious aroma. It calms you down. The story builds to its climax. Everyone's on the edge of their seats. Suddenly, a sharp CRACK of a stick breaks behind you; it frightens everyone. There's a feeling you can't shake like you are being watched...
1995: Cereal Milk ★ Blood Orange ★ TV Static
TV static blares drowning out the pouring rain. Sweat forms on your brow. In front of you lies photos of suspects you’ve tracked down over the years. You stare at them in desperation. One of these people is the monster. Condensation drips down the side of your cereal bowl. Sweet cereal milk perfumes the air. You take a bite of the fruity cereal. It’s soggy. Even your favorite cereal won’t calm your nerves. Not tonight. You try another bite of cereal. Sharp citrus of the orange cereal mixes with the creamy milk. THUNDER strikes! Static raises the hair on the back of your neck. You need to calm down, but you can’t. The eyes in the photos taunt you. You need to figure out who he is, before he finds you…again.
