By: Jason Gerber
The Recesses of Darkness Anthology by author Roger L. Schumacher. In the book, he details many horror stories, one of which is about young Lucas Griffin, a 12th-grade student. He is given an essay assignment from his English teacher. Though he doesn’t realize at the time, this will result in dire consequences. This single event ends up determining the course his life would take.
Social and Personal Views
Lucas was a normal kid and got good grades. However, his social behavior differs as he prefers to be alone. He dislikes most of his teachers except for his English teacher, Mr. Moss. Though he would never admit it to Moss. Though Moss is often tough on Lucas, he perceives Lucas is more than the front he puts on in class.
Lucas gives off a mischievous vibe to hide his feelings. Putting up a front which most accept or ignore. Mr. Moss, however, sees through his teenage angst.
A Mischievous Chance
Lucas does not love his hometown; instead, he wants to graduate high school and leave the place for good. However, he wrestles with the fact that there is still some time before his graduation.
Suddenly, he sees a window of opportunity to leave a mark on this town. Mr. Moss, his English teacher, assigns every student an essay about an aspect of their hometown. Lucas seizes the opportunity to write about a dark event concerning their hometown.
As a result, he explores the history of the town, does extensive research, and finds information about one of the town’s tragedies most would like to forget. He rediscovers the Legend of Harvey Butane and the Cedarbrook Avenue Bridge.
The Reaction to Lucas’s Essay
When Lucas reads his essay aloud in class, Many looked at him with shock as he finished the paper, so much so that the teacher asked him to meet him after class. Most students left the class without words, but two football players approached Lucas. They moved aggressively, and Mr. Moss had to jump in to prevent any confrontations.
The Consequences of His Actions
Later, Mr. Moss’s reaction to Lucas was very harsh. He even said, “You delivered quite an essay, Mr. Griffin. Can I assume you have a constructive reason for your topic, or can I attribute this as just another example of your ever-growing disdain for human decency?” Moss then directs him to the school library to watch a video depicting a juror’s point of view on the Harvey Butane case.
Lucas sees the error of his ways and apologizes to Mister Moss. His curiosity, however, draws him out the Bridge of Crying Children and he experiences the legend of Harvey Butane firsthand. This event changes him and alters his life direction.
The book The Recesses of Darkness Anthology by author Roger L. Schumacher holds many other horror stories. But first, claim your copy through amazon.com. For update information on what the author has upcoming next, email him at authorrlschumacher.com
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