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Hallows Eve : Halloween in Harvest Creek
Hallows Eve, unfolds through a series of interconnected short stories, Declan and his roommate Casey set out for a mischief night prank that goes horribly awry, resulting in the death of an old woman rumored to be the town's "witch". A high-school bonfire party in the haunted "Watcher's woods" is stalked by a ruthless killer. A night shift convenience store clerk is plagued by haunting events. The restless spirits of a sadistic murderer and his child-victims must be appeased through a yearly ritual. This year on Hallows Eve the veil between the living and the dead isn't just thinned, it's torn wide open. As Halloween descends upon the sleepy town of Harvest Creek, it brings with it a whirlwind of supernatural revenge that threatens to destroy everyone in its path.
- GenresHorror
115 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2023
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October 26, 2024
The author did a great job of world building in this book of intertwined short horror stories! Probably one of my favorite books I’ve read this year to be honest! Some segments had me on the edge of my seat, and overall it was just a fun book with a cool concept! Would definitely be interested in reading more from this author!
October 11, 2023
An excellent and well written Halloween anthology with connecting characters and themes that work great together, giving us a terrifying, chilling, and creepy look into this small town and the evil that lives there.
Set on Halloween in a small town, we're going to take a horrifying tour to what lurks beneath. A witch with a score to settle, a deranged killer in a gruesome mask leaving a bloody body trail, a ritual at a haunted house that goes way off the rails, and a convenient store clerk who is alone, trapped, and being stalked by something supernatural.
This is a frightening good time and gave me Trick R' Treat vibes. The stories all interconnect and we'll see different characters more than once at different points during the night.
Yes, this book is bloody and brutal at times but it's that slasher like feeling that really brings the scares. I absolutely loved this underrated gem and I can't recommend it enough!
Set on Halloween in a small town, we're going to take a horrifying tour to what lurks beneath. A witch with a score to settle, a deranged killer in a gruesome mask leaving a bloody body trail, a ritual at a haunted house that goes way off the rails, and a convenient store clerk who is alone, trapped, and being stalked by something supernatural.
This is a frightening good time and gave me Trick R' Treat vibes. The stories all interconnect and we'll see different characters more than once at different points during the night.
Yes, this book is bloody and brutal at times but it's that slasher like feeling that really brings the scares. I absolutely loved this underrated gem and I can't recommend it enough!
October 31, 2024
Spooky Szn book 10. i liked how interconnected the stories/killings were, wasn’t expecting so many deaths (which sounds silly in hindsight lol). very gory but also enjoyable
January 2, 2024
William Oswald invites readers into a deceptively quaint town with Hallows Eve, a collection of short stories where an undercurrent of malice undermines the surface serenity. This anthology, set against the quintessential backdrop of Halloween, unravels a tapestry of terror, weaving together narratives that explore the darkest corners of a seemingly innocent locale.
Oswald excels in creating a palpable sense of suspense that keeps readers teetering on the precipice of fear. From the enigmatic town witch to a sinister masked murderer, from a haunted house ritual gone awry to a store clerk's night of relentless hauntings, each tale escalates in tension and complexity. The stories, while distinct, subtly intertwine, hinting at a larger, interconnected nightmare that plagues the town. A standout in the horror genre, Hallows Eve: Halloween in Harvest Creek, showcases Oswald's adeptness at crafting narratives that are as terrifying as they are captivating. The book delves into graphic and sometimes brutal details, but these elements are never gratuitous, instead heightening the sense of imminent dread that pervades each story. The vividness of Oswald's prose pulls readers into the heart of the action, making them witnesses to the unfolding horror. Each story concludes with a deftly executed twist, eschewing predictability and leaving a lingering sense of unease.
Oswald's ability to surprise and unsettle is a testament to his storytelling prowess, ensuring that Hallows Eve: Halloween in Harvest Creek is a collection that will resonate with enthusiasts of the genre seeking originality and thrill. In this chilling anthology, readers are not merely observers but companions in a journey through the macabre, where each turn of the page is a step deeper into the unknown.
Oswald excels in creating a palpable sense of suspense that keeps readers teetering on the precipice of fear. From the enigmatic town witch to a sinister masked murderer, from a haunted house ritual gone awry to a store clerk's night of relentless hauntings, each tale escalates in tension and complexity. The stories, while distinct, subtly intertwine, hinting at a larger, interconnected nightmare that plagues the town. A standout in the horror genre, Hallows Eve: Halloween in Harvest Creek, showcases Oswald's adeptness at crafting narratives that are as terrifying as they are captivating. The book delves into graphic and sometimes brutal details, but these elements are never gratuitous, instead heightening the sense of imminent dread that pervades each story. The vividness of Oswald's prose pulls readers into the heart of the action, making them witnesses to the unfolding horror. Each story concludes with a deftly executed twist, eschewing predictability and leaving a lingering sense of unease.
Oswald's ability to surprise and unsettle is a testament to his storytelling prowess, ensuring that Hallows Eve: Halloween in Harvest Creek is a collection that will resonate with enthusiasts of the genre seeking originality and thrill. In this chilling anthology, readers are not merely observers but companions in a journey through the macabre, where each turn of the page is a step deeper into the unknown.
October 5, 2024
It was an ok read. The first story was good but I kept waiting for more connections between the stories. They feel unfinished to me.
They were very descriptive and there were a few times I was surprised, but the overarching plot line and ending don't seem to make sense. I was expecting the ending to tie all the short stories together but it didn't.
They were very descriptive and there were a few times I was surprised, but the overarching plot line and ending don't seem to make sense. I was expecting the ending to tie all the short stories together but it didn't.
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September 15, 2023
Halloween, a cornfield & witch hauntings.
That was a vibe. Fast paced, twisted & so cleverly put together. A small town & a chaotic Halloween full of hauntings & nightmares.
That was a vibe. Fast paced, twisted & so cleverly put together. A small town & a chaotic Halloween full of hauntings & nightmares.
October 9, 2023
Short Halloween Book. Do Not read if you don't like blood and Gore. It is filled with killings and they are all loosley tied to gether on Halloween night.
December 30, 2024
3.5 short fun read(:
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