The Allclear

"The Allclear" is a short mythos-inspired story by American author Edward M. Erdelac.
==Synopsis==
A great bunker complex of humans who survived the apocalypse 256 years ago find themselves infiltrated by one of their own scouts who has been promised his life in exchange for opening up the bunker to the eldritch horrors which have since occupied the ruined planet. Although the traitor is successful in leading many of the inhabitants to their death, one woman proves strong enough to permanently seal the bunker closed and destroy the creature which squats in the darkness above, at the same time freeing the souls which it holds in torment.
==Characters==
*Nougat, a woman on the edge of her assignment as the latest scout.
*Uncle Buster-Jangle, the elderly keeper of wisdom.
*Plum Bob, a former scout who has sold out his former comrades.
==Publication History==
"The Allclear" was published in the Dark Regions Press anthology Return of the Old Ones: Apocalyptic Lovecraftian Horror in 2019.
Category:Edward M. Erdelac works
Category:Mythos-Inspired Works