Creatures of myth and legend lived only in fairy tales and role-playing games-until evil living beneath the Earth, biding its time, had its say. So it begins¿ Kane Garner barely has his life together, failing miserably, and one bad decision away from jail or worse. So many high expectations from his brother, his girlfriend, and even his boss have made him an angry and bitter man. Coupled with a quick mouth and short temper, Kane is going nowhere fast. Then unexpectedly, the Earth shakes and splits open, spitting an unspeakable horror across Kane's hometown. An evil like no other is savaging and killing. Over the course of one night, Kane's world is forever changed. Lives are at stake. And for once, he is motivated to do something about it, especially for those closest to him.