Hello there, Aral Stein Story Club members.

I'm Ivy, your ghostly host and keeper of those strange and spooky tales from the hidden

vault of R. L. Stein. Today is another chilling tale. This hair-raising yarn story club

members might make you stay out of the woods forever.

It's one I call cloudy with a chance of wendigo's.

So what's the movie about again? Royce asked for what seemed like the millionth time.

Stephen watched out the window of the station wagon as the autumn trees bursting in yellow, red,

and brown blurred past.

Steven's friends filled the car, Royce Burns sitting next to him, and then Kendra Jones,

his lead actress.

Up in front, Steven's dad drove, and Arlo Diaz road shotgun.

I'll tell you, Stephen said, sighing.

But it's going to be the last time, so listen up.

Oh, Royce said, Mr. Almighty director, sorry to trouble you, your greatness.

Stephen ignored him.

He was at Royce's mercy.

He needed his help to complete this movie production.

Kendra is the cryptozoologist, Steven said, beginning to explain.

What's a cryptozoologist? Royce asked.

They're like real-life monster hunters, okay?

Steven said, can I finish now?

Royce nodded, still pondering the word cryptozoologist.

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