A mysterious man.

A secret government organization.

A monster straight out of nightmares.


Patch thought he'd find peace when he came back from the war. But he soon discovered the Tri-Counties held dark secrets that would haunt him for the rest of his life.

Soon after starting his new job at the town's metalworks plant, a group of government officials began conducting experiments on employees, including Patch.

What the drugs did to his body didn't compare to the real reason behind the experiments.

Isolated in a secret location, a small group of residents became victims of a twisted government plan and a creature beyond nightmares.

What did he see?

Where did it come from?

What cost would he pay for what he witnessed?

Pick up "The Plant" to find out!


This short story is a precursor to 2019's novel by Paul Sating, titled "The Scales," which is available now! Discover what happens after Patch's story ends.