"The Hidden" is a short Cthulhu Mythos story by American author Scott T. Goudsward.
Synopsis[]
A Cthulhu cult who call themselves The Hidden prepare to enact an arcane ritual by stealing ancient texts and constructing a metal framework in a remote barn. After adorning the frame with their own tattooed flesh, the ritual is complete, and the Great Old One Cthulhu awakens.
Characters[]
- Thomas, the cult leader.
- Andrew, the son of the deceased former leader.
- Kathy, a metalworking artist.
- Mary, a librarian.
- Tony, a construction worker.
Publication History[]
"The Hidden" was published in the Brian M. Sammons-edited thematic anthology Return of the Old Ones: Tales of Lovecraftian Horror in 2017.