Plague of Gulls

David Kewish turns eighteen in a seaside town that soon becomes a scene of violent tragedy. After a gruesome accident, he receives a baby black-backed gull as a strange present. The bird’s arrival coincides with a series of deaths and injuries among the locals. Neighbors notice the close bond between David and the gull, leading them to suspect he is responsible for the calamities. Stephen Gregory writes this tale of supernatural horror. His work draws on gothic traditions where nature and the uncanny intersect. The narrative focuses on isolation and the fear of the unknown in a small community. Readers who enjoy atmospheric dread and ambiguous monsters will appreciate this story. Those seeking clear resolutions or traditional slashers may find it too subtle. The book examines how grief can manifest as physical harm. It does not offer easy answers about guilt or innocence. Gregory crafts a tense atmosphere where every shadow holds potential threat. The gull remains a silent witness to the unfolding chaos. David’s internal struggle mirrors the external violence around him. This is a story about the weight of unexplained events. It lingers in the mind long after the final page. The ending leaves questions about responsibility and fate unanswered. Gregory’s prose is precise and unsettling without being gratuitous. The setting enhances the sense of claustrophobia and dread.