Stan Lake is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker currently living in Bethania, North Carolina. Growing up, he split his time between chasing wildlife and screaming on stages in hardcore bands you’ve never heard of. He is the author of five books. His work has been published in The War Horse, The Havok Journal, Reptiles Magazine, Lethal Minds Journal, and others. Follow his weekly columns on Substack and check out all his collective works at www. stanlakecreates .com