Wendigo — Ann Vremont

A nanopath contracted to the Ministry of Technology's Illicit Use Department, Shariya Markesh is sent to a remote North Woods location. Her assignment -- investigate and eliminate the source of three deadly maulings the locals claim were done by the legendary Wendigo. But the carnivorous, snow white beast that walks on two legs isn't an ancient folktale; he's a modern monster infected with nanoshifting technology.

And he's on the hunt for Shariya.

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This SHORT story is 7100 words - enjoy!