The Overhead Encounter

Author: Jack Taylor

Playhouse Thoughts: Cthulhu meets the X-files! You can have a lot of fun with this quirky scenario. We can’t wait to run it!

Blurb: It’s the summer of 1989, on a humid night on a long and remote stretch of road just off of U.S. Route 431. At the Overhead Inn, a group of weary guests are awakened by a series of bizarre phenomena, and quickly realize that an otherworldly threat is lurking just outside their doors. With minimal resources and little chance of escape, the Investigators must uncover the truth behind what is stalking them. Will they succeed? Or is a disturbing mystery doomed to repeat itself?

‘The Overhead Encounter’ is a “modern-ish” Call of Cthulhu 7e scenario intended to be run in 1-2 sessions (gameplay time dependent) and is meant for 2-4 players. While it is encouraged that players create their own Investigators, this scenario includes four pre-generated characters to choose from, each with different skills and backstories. 

Content Warning: Blood, gore, murder, torture, and potential gun violence.