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When The Rain Begins To Burn
The bones are piling up, Judah...
While traveling across the country on a much needed vacation, Noland and Judah Calhoun stop to appreciate the scenic views of the Appalachian wilderness. To shield themselves from the less-than-friendly locals as they rest from their long journey, Judah parks their RV in the middle of a clearing well off the beaten path. A concerning storm rolls in overhead, shifting the sky to a sickly green that drowns out the night sky with a thunderous roar...
Waking the next morning to discover the wheels of their RV have sunk deep into the saturated ground, Judah steps outside to assess the situation. Within seconds, his flesh is set alight as the unnatural rain begins to eat away at his hand. The storm rapidly consumes the skin and sinew of living creatures, turning the once peaceful clearing into a boneyard. Stranded and unable to leave the supernatural tempest, Judah and Noland must weather the storm together, facing not only the horrors of nature, but their own personal demons they refused to acknowledge for far too long.
All the while, the bones start to pile up...
When The Rain Begins To Burn is the debut novella for horror author A.L. Davidson. This harrowing slow burn eco-horror romance is equal parts sensual and scary, and was made possible by the kind people over on Kickstarter.
If you enjoy Judah and Noland's story, please consider heading to Patreon to get access to more bonus stories set before and after this novella, as well as picking up a copy of the 18+ bonus zine As The Storm Starts To Pass which is set after the events of the main narrative (also available in the shop).
I currently have a few misprinted editions of When The Rain Begins To Burn that came with two extra blank pages in the back due to a printer error, they are discounted down to $10. The books are perfect, otherwise, and are slightly larger than the first print run (by about half an inch).
- Edits by Heidi Bechard of Midnight Edit, LLC
- Cover art by Chris Shehan
- ISBN - 979-8-9890014-0-8
When the rain begins to burn is a 2023 indie ink award nominee for best cover and best setting, and 2023 queer indie award nominee for best horror, best novella, best debut, best book cover, and best romantic relationship.
“This story is an incredibly unique twist on forced isolation horror that will pull at your heartstrings. I loved Judah and Noland’s complicated relationship and how it thematically intertwined with the looming threat of the acidic rain. It’s as much a romantic story about the painful experience of healing as it is about environmental catastrophe.” - Luke W. Henderson, Comic Book Yeti
"It's no secret that Mother Nature is terrifying, but when she unleashes a new and unheard of storm and traps young couple Noland and Judah in their RV, they're forced to deal with both the unknown and their personal demons. It was impossible not to share their anxieties and terrors as they realize how dire their situation is, and you hope like hell they're able to survive!" - Tasha Reynolds, The Sinister Scoop
"This is a fantastic read for those seeking a haunting and introspective horror story that explores the complexities of personal relationships and the terrors of the unknown. Come fo the dread and stay to see what happens to the cutest couple in horror history." - Chandra Claypool, Cemetery Dance