Divya 
Picture this: A cold spring day in 1971. Two brothers, Colin and Leslie Robson, were digging in the back garden of their family home in the backyard of their family home in Hexham, Northumberland. Just like other boys would do out of curiosity, the two young brothers began to dig. Their little hands pulled up two artifacts that can only be described as stone heads which were a little smaller than apples and were crudely sculpted to look like humans.
“Look at this!” Colin said – he called Leslie, holding the object like a trophy.
One of the heads has hollow eyes and a mouth that’s sculpted to look like the owner of the head is sneering, while One of the other looks even more sinister, the owner of that head sculpted it to look like a freckle-like mouth and was sculpted as if it was teasing someone who wanted to know a secret that they weren’t willing to share. Their innocent actions turned curiosity which turned the unorthodox heads into trophies and put them as home decorations.
But some things aren’t meant to be brought indoors.
Meet the Cast of Fate
Let’s set the stage and introduce the characters to this horror tale.
- The Robson Family: A quiet, working-class family with simple joys and simple routines. But after the heads come into their home, peace is a memory.
- Marion Robson (Mother): Protective and no-nonsense. She doesn’t believe in ghosts—at least, not at first.
- The Hexham Heads: Two carved stones with faces that should have remained hidden. They are not just objects; they are characters of malevolent intent. Think of them as silent witnesses with stories far older than anyone suspects.
- The Wolf-Man: A shadowy figure of terror a half-man, half-wolf creature that lurks near the Robson home, spotted after the heads are unearthed. He is a puzzle piece in a nightmare with no clear picture.
A Chill Creeps In
For the first few days, life goes on as usual. The heads are peculiar, yes, but nothing seems out of the ordinary—until the nights grow longer.
Marion hears scratches at the windows, and footsteps when no one is there. Objects shift positions without reason. One night, a glass bottle flies across the room, smashing into the wall with a force no unseen hand should possess.
And then, the wolf appears.
It’s a dark, hulking shape, half-human, half-beast. Neighbors claim to see it skulking around the property. The family is terrified, but skeptics scoff. “A wild dog,” they say. “A trick of the mind.” But those who feel its stare—those who hear the low, guttural growl in the dark—know better.
The First Puzzle
What are the Hexham Heads?
Where did they come from?
Why did their discovery unleash fear and fury?
In the next episode, we’ll follow the trail backward—beyond the Robsons’ garden, beyond Hexham itself. But for now, one question lingers:
When ancient things awaken, what price must be paid to put them back to sleep?
Reader’s Note:
You are now part of this investigation. Stay sharp, keep your flashlight steady, and remember to look over your shoulder. When you stare into the dark, the dark might be staring back.
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