The Teddy Bear Singularity [bizarro science fiction]

Nica works at home, lovingly repairing teddy bears. Retiring for the night, she is awakened, along with every other resident in Crestville, by a loud cracking noise that shakes every cabin in town. The next day, paranormal investigators already know of the incident and begin questioning the townsfolk.

Nica's friend Nellie had insomnia the other night and saw an object falling from the sky, landing nearby in the woods. After speaking with the investigators, the two friends hike into the forest to uncover the mystery. A horror ensues that no one could have imagined and otherworldly forces invoke a most unlikely savior.