Old Gods of Appalachia School Spirit
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Jan 1, 2023 Two boys tackle community service in their eerie high school during a frigid 1983 winter. As they navigate flooded hallways, ominous encounters unfold, revealing themes of rebellion and haunting legacies. The tale plunges into cosmic horrors, past traumas, and the seductive pull of dark powers. Friendship is tested against monstrous forces lurking just beyond the shadows. Amidst the chaos, a brave librarian emerges, confronting malevolence to uncover profound truths about their youthful struggles.
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Morning Drive To Punishment
- Bonnie Culbertson drives her sons to Deep Springs High for mandated community service during a snowstorm in 1983.
- The boys grumble about suspension and consolidation while facing judgment from town parents and school officials.
School Consolidation Steals Town Identity
- School consolidation in rural Appalachia strips towns of identity tied to high school athletics and community pride.
- The loss fuels resentment and nostalgia that shapes local reactions to change.
Justin Shepard's Church Punishment
- Justin Shepard is an outcast preacher's kid obsessed with Dungeons & Dragons who was punished at church for playing.
- After being locked in the church and deprived, Justin later violently defends his friends against bully J.D.