Marshmallow

In the depths of the woods, where the sounds of children's laughter and the warmth of campfires once filled the night air, the isolated Timberwood Summer Camp has stood for generations, a place where memories are forged and the bonds of friendship are strengthened. But for 12-year-old Morgan, this seemingly idyllic setting is soon to become a living hell. Morgan, a shy and introverted pre-teen, has always struggled to make friends and find his place in the world. So, when his parents drop him off at Timberwood for what they hope will be a transformative summer, Morgan's anxiety levels are already running high. The initial days are a blur of awkward encounters and stifling loneliness, but everything begins to change when a group of kids from his bunk, led by the charismatic and fearless Luke, invite him to join their inner circle. Among these new acquaintances is Emily, a sharp-tongued and fiercely loyal girl who becomes Morgan's closest friend and confidant. As they spend more time together, exploring the camp and sharing whispers of campfire tales, Morgan is slowly drawn into a world beyond his comfort zone. He begins to sense a sense of belonging, a feeling he's never quite experienced before. One of these campfire tales – a legend about a mysterious figure known only as the "Devourer" – has long been dismissed as mere myth. But with the arrival of an unsettling storm that sends the camp into a frenzy, the stories start to take on a new, terrifying meaning. As darkness falls, Morgan and his newfound friends begin to suspect that something is amiss. Their first encounter with the Devourer comes in the form of a shadowy figure glimpsed through the forest, its presence marked by the faint scent of marshmallows wafting through the air. The kids are both fascinated and terrified, unsure whether to believe in the legend or dismiss it as mere fantasy. But when the Devourer begins to make its presence known in more tangible ways – stealing marshmallows from the camp store, taunting campers with eerie whispers, and even leaving behind cryptic, disturbing messages scrawled on the trees – it's clear that the line between reality and nightmare has become irreparably blurred. As the kids band together to uncover the truth about the Devourer, they stumble upon a dark history that's been concealed beneath the camp's idyllic surface. They learn that their beloved camp director, the seemingly kind-hearted Rick, has been hiding secrets of his own. A charismatic leader with a troubled past, Rick has a deep understanding of the Devourer, but his motives are far from altruistic. As Morgan and his friends delve deeper into the mystery, they're forced to confront the darkest corners of their own psyche. They begin to realize that their own fears, anxieties, and desires are somehow intertwined with the Devourer's sinister plans. It's a disorienting, hallucinatory journey that blurs the lines between dreams and reality, where nothing is as it seems, and the woods themselves seem to be conspiring against them. With each step, the stakes grow higher, and the group faces impossible choices that test their loyalty, courage, and the very notion of what it means to be friends. As they stumble through the darkness, they're haunted by the specter of the Devourer, a constant reminder that they're walking a tightrope between survival and madness. But Morgan's story is just the beginning. The deeper he descends into the heart of the woods, the more he uncovers a hidden truth that challenges everything he's ever believed. Timberwood Summer Camp, once a sanctuary for children, has been hiding a malevolent force that's been feeding on their deepest fears – a force that's been growing stronger, hungrier, and more malevolent with each passing year. As the Devourer closes in, Morgan and his friends must decide whether to face their fears head-on or flee into the unknown, abandoning their friends and everything they've ever known. In the end, it's not just about the campfire tale becoming real; it's about what they choose to become: monsters of their own nightmares or the heroes who can save themselves, their friends, and their sanity.