Beaverville

Seeking peace after a lifetime of urban danger, motocross rider Rainey Keller leaves Los Angeles in search of a quiet, low-crime town where she can finally feel safe. Her search leads her to Beaverville, Oregon-a picturesque community surrounded by forests, wetlands, and a massive beaver dam that locals proudly claim as the town's heart. With its friendly residents, quirky traditions, and welcoming charm, Beaverville appears to offer everything Rainey has been looking for.

But beneath the town's wholesome exterior lies something deeply unsettling. Giant beavers roam freely, strange customs are accepted without question, and rumors of a mythical creature known as the Beaver Man linger in hushed conversations. As Rainey settles into her new home, disappearances, eerie encounters, and unsettling behavior among the townspeople reveal a disturbing truth: Beaverville's safety is an illusion carefully maintained through secrecy, ritual, and violence.

As Rainey uncovers the horrifying purpose of the beaver dam and the ceremony hidden within it, she finds herself trapped in a community where loyalty is enforced, outsiders are hunted, and transformation is inevitable. Beaverville is a darkly imaginative horror thriller that blends small-town Americana, creature mythology, cult terror, and dark humor, delivering a chilling reminder that some places don't let you leave unchanged.

Ronald Paul Stassens is a native Oregonian. After a long career in real estate, he relocated to Bend, Oregon, where he enjoys golf, the tranquility and beauty of the area, and currently writes screenplays, songs, and stories.