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Lair of the Red Wolves

The shadowy echoes of the former Soviet empire linger as an American family embarks on the journey of managing a new resort hotel in Siberia. Hidden within the very walls of the hotel are secrets that have patiently awaited decades, eager to capture new souls and to discover their mysteries.

Vera and Dolan Crane, a dedicated husband-wife management team, unexpectedly find themselves unemployed after losing their jobs at a New York hotel. However, an intriguing opportunity arises when they are offered a management position at a staggering three times their previous salary, albeit for just four months of work.

Despite the enticing offer, Vera is burdened by the weight of her family's history—her grandmother’s chilling tales of Soviet dominance during the Cold War and the tragic fate of her grandfather at the hands of the KGB. Reluctantly, she embarks on a journey to Siberia with Dolan and their 12-year-old daughter, Sheri, to oversee Russia's newly established resort hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel, the Cranes encounter Igor, a young Russian whose demeanor does little to assuage Vera's deep-seated mistrust. After the guests and Igor depart for the winter, the family's first night alone is filled with unsettling sounds and haunting memories of the old Soviet prison system. Soon, they find themselves threatened by a KGB commander, a figure from Russia's shadowy past, long presumed to be dead.

Beyond the hotel walls, the remnants of Siberia’s largest penal colony loom ominously, a place once thought to be obliterated. The KGB commander, harboring sinister intentions that even the Soviet regime could not fathom, is determined to enslave Vera and her family. He recognizes that he needs the Cranes to execute his dark plans and escape the confines of the Lair of the Red Wolves.

In this dire situation, Vera must confront her ingrained fears and suspicions of all Russians to protect her loved ones. Ironically, her only potential ally in escaping the clutches of the penal colony’s commander is Igor, the very young man with whom she has clashed since their arrival at the hotel. Adding to her challenges, Vera must also contend with the brutal Russian winter, while Sheri forms an unexpected bond with a mysterious young girl who appears from the depths of the hotel's basement reading room.

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Posted:
08/06/2026
Updated:
08/06/2026
Author Bio:
Larry A. Jaggard is a Screenwriter, Photographer and Website builder from Southern New Jersey. Larry has written 27 screenplays (5 Features, 22 Shorts) in which 5 have made it as far as Award Winner (The Pixie Detective-Short and Black Cat Moon-Feature) in National & International screenplay competitions. His over 100 scenic video slideshows can be viewed on Youtube. Larry also has a few self-published books on Amazon. He is currently searching for an agent to represent him for his screenplays and publishing his story books.

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Contest Results:
Rio Festival (Semifinalist, Rio de Janeiro World Film Fest) [2026]
Wiki Contest (Quarterfinalist) [2026]
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