Lore

Hello there,

If you're reading this, you've stumbled upon a truth I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Well, maybe my worst enemy, but definitely not my second worst.

Welcome to the hidden side of the world, where the things that go bump in the night are very, very real. My name is Clancy Summers, and I'm a Hunter. Or at least, I was. These days, I'm more of a glorified recruiter, passing the torch to the next generation of brave (and possibly foolish) souls who've chosen to stand with me.

You see, the monsters you've heard about in bedtime stories and campfire tales? They're not just figments of our collective imagination. They're real, and they walk among us. We call them Horrors because "inter-dimensional life forms that haven't registered to vote" is a bit of a mouthful.

But don't start running for the hills just yet. As long as there have been Horrors, there have been Hunters. We're the thin line between humanity and the things that would rather turn us into a midnight snack. Armed with knowledge, skill, and a healthy dose of luck, we keep the darkness at bay.

Well, most of the time.

Once upon a time, the Hunters were a well-oiled machine. We had resources, training, and a global network that would make the CIA look like a neighborhood watch. But then, one day, it all just... disappeared. Poof. Gone. Like socks in a dryer.

Why did it happen? How did it happen? Your guess is as good as mine. All I know is that one moment, we were a united front, and the next, we were scattered to the winds.

And that, my dear reader, is where you come in.

The Horrors have been growing bolder in our absence. They're starting to realize that the Hunters aren't what we used to be. They're pushing the boundaries, testing our defenses. And if we don't push back, well... let's just say I hope you look good with an apple in your mouth.

This book is my gift to you. It's everything I've learned in my years as a Hunter, every scrap of knowledge I've managed to hold onto. It's not much, but it's a start.

I won't lie to you, the road ahead won't be easy. You'll face challenges that will test your mind, body, and sanity. You'll question everything you thought you knew about the world. You might even start to question yourself.

But you'll also discover a strength you never knew you had. You'll forge bonds with your fellow Hunters that will last a lifetime. And, if you're very lucky, you might even save the world a time or two.

So, what do you say? Are you ready to join the fight? To stand against the darkness and give those Horrors a taste of their own medicine?

If so, welcome to the Hunters. May your wit be sharp, your aim true, and your sense of humor intact.

Oh, and one more thing. If you ever happen to come across a Horror that looks like a cross between a platypus and a disco ball, do me a favor and run the other way. Trust me on this one.

Stay safe out there,

- Clancy Summers