Synopsis

The old coaling plant creaked under the weight of years, its machinery a symphony of rust and grit. Silas, the plant’s operator, was a man weathered by solitude and the dust of coal. He lived a predictable life, until Hector arrived. Hector was a hopper, large and gleaming, a marvel of modern engineering. His arrival disrupted the rhythm of Silas' days, stirring a disquiet he couldn't name. A strange apprehension coiled in his gut whenever Hector was near. The task of filling Hector filled Si