Harvest Moon: Harvest Moon
Every full moon, the residents of a remote farming village lock their doors and windows. A newcomer wants to know why — and the answer is more terrifying than the silence.
A newcomer arrives in a remote farming village and inquires about the strange custom of locking doors and windows during the full moon. The local sheriff reluctantly reveals the terrifying reason behind the village's ritual.
Characters
Newcomer
supporting
Jake, the Newcomer, is a mysterious traveler who arrives in a deserted village. He is in his late 20s, Caucasian, with a slightly rugged appearance. He has short, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, and a light stubble. He's of average build. He wears a worn flannel shirt over a plain t-shirt, faded jeans, and scuffed work boots. A large backpack is slung over his shoulder, suggesting he's been traveling for a while. His expression is curious and slightly wary, hinting at a hidden agenda.
Sheriff Barton
supporting
Sheriff Barton is the weathered and weary lawman of a desolate town. He is a tall, imposing man in his late 50s, with a stern face etched with years of hard living. He has graying, thinning hair, deep-set blue eyes, and a prominent nose. His skin is tanned and leathery from years in the sun. He wears a traditional sheriff's uniform: a slightly rumpled tan shirt, dark brown trousers, and a worn leather belt with a large buckle. A holstered revolver is visible at his hip. His face is creased with concern and suspicion, suggesting he's seen too much trouble.
Page 1
Panel 1: A dusty pickup truck pulls into the outskirts of a small, isolated farming village. The sign reads 'Harmony Creek'. The sun is setting, casting long shadows.
Panel 2: Close up on the truck. A man, the Newcomer, gets out. He's wearing jeans, a flannel shirt, and has a backpack slung over his shoulder. He looks around curiously.
Panel 3: Wider shot of the village. Houses are simple, with boarded-up windows. Everything looks deserted. An older man, SHERIFF BARTON, stands on the porch of the Sheriff's office, watching the Newcomer with a wary expression.
Panel 4: Close up on Sheriff Barton's face. He's weathered and tired, with a deep-set frown.
Page 2
Panel 1: The Newcomer approaches the Sheriff's office. He smiles and waves.
“Newcomer: Evening, Sheriff. Name's Jake. Just passing through.”
Panel 2: Sheriff Barton steps off the porch. He's tall and imposing.
“Sheriff Barton: Just passing through, huh? Never seen you around here before.”
Panel 3: The Newcomer looks around at the boarded-up windows.
“Newcomer: Yeah, well… I was wondering about that, actually. Seems a little… fortified around here.”
Panel 4: Close-up on Sheriff Barton's face. He hesitates.
“Sheriff Barton: It's… a precaution.”
Page 3
Panel 1: The Newcomer presses him.
“Newcomer: A precaution against what? Bandits? Bears?”
Panel 2: Sheriff Barton looks over his shoulder, nervously.
“Sheriff Barton: Against… the Harvest Moon.”
Panel 3: The Newcomer raises an eyebrow.
“Newcomer: The Harvest Moon? What's that supposed to mean?”
Panel 4: Sheriff Barton sighs deeply. The full moon is beginning to rise in the background.
“Sheriff Barton: It means… every full moon, this town locks down. For good reason.”
Page 4
Panel 1: Close up on Sheriff Barton's face, now grim and serious. His eyes reflect the moonlight.
“Sheriff Barton: There's something… *else* out there, Jake. Something that only comes out when the moon is full.”
Panel 2: Wide shot of the village. The full moon is now high in the sky, bathing everything in an unnatural light. Shadows stretch long and distorted.
Panel 3: Close up on the boarded-up window of a house. A low, guttural growl can be heard from inside.
Panel 4: The Newcomer's face, now filled with dawning horror, as he finally understands the terror in Sheriff Barton's eyes.
“Newcomer: What… what is that?”