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The Green Night
“In our town, once every five years, the bugs come.
They swarm us by the millions,
in clouds thick enough to block out the entire sky…”
When a storm of mysterious green insects appears from nowhere, a seemingly ordinary Halloween night becomes a desperate bid for survival.
Forced to seek refuge at the twenty-four hour gas station at the edge of town, a motley group of strangers must work together to make it through the night. But with the swarm cutting them off from the outside world, tensions rise, patience wanes, and madness creeps in.
As secrets come to light, they soon discover that the bugs outside are not the only threat they face. A killer lurks in their midst, and everyone is a suspect. With their very lives hanging in the balance, the group must race against time to uncover the terrifying truth at the center of the storm before they all end up dead… or worse.
From the author of the legendary horror-comedy creepypasta “Tales from the Gas Station,” The Green Night is a spine-tingling story of survival, paranoia, the supernatural... and lots and lots of bugs.
They swarm us by the millions,
in clouds thick enough to block out the entire sky…”
When a storm of mysterious green insects appears from nowhere, a seemingly ordinary Halloween night becomes a desperate bid for survival.
Forced to seek refuge at the twenty-four hour gas station at the edge of town, a motley group of strangers must work together to make it through the night. But with the swarm cutting them off from the outside world, tensions rise, patience wanes, and madness creeps in.
As secrets come to light, they soon discover that the bugs outside are not the only threat they face. A killer lurks in their midst, and everyone is a suspect. With their very lives hanging in the balance, the group must race against time to uncover the terrifying truth at the center of the storm before they all end up dead… or worse.
From the author of the legendary horror-comedy creepypasta “Tales from the Gas Station,” The Green Night is a spine-tingling story of survival, paranoia, the supernatural... and lots and lots of bugs.
187 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 2023
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June 5, 2024
I always love revisiting Jack and Jerry at their gas station on the edge of town! Such fun books, full of ridiculous happenings and quirky antics. Not sure if the author will write of this more series but I'll keep my fingers crossed.
January 19, 2024
These Gas Station books are great; weird, funny, smart, snarky, sometimes horrifying, always brilliant.
April 10, 2025
Another banger entry in the Tales from the Gas Station series! In this tale, which takes place between books 3 and 4, centers on a Halloween night in which a swarm of mysterious green bugs takes over the gas station, leaving Jack, Jerry, and their few customers trapped inside - the story starts and moves quickly, making for a very quick and easy read. I spent 5-10 minutes each night reading a chapter or two before bed, and had TFGS dreams/nightmares the whole time haha
Nothing felt out of place, it all felt very Jack and very TFGS. Highly recommend for fans of the series! Also, while it technically takes place between books 3 and 4 (and before Bedside Manor), it really can be read as a standalone at any point. It's a snippet in the life of Jack while working at the gas station.
For the full reading order, according to the author, check out: https://www.gasstationjack.com/post/t...
Absolutely loved this, it was so much fun and genuinely gross and creepy as well!
Nothing felt out of place, it all felt very Jack and very TFGS. Highly recommend for fans of the series! Also, while it technically takes place between books 3 and 4 (and before Bedside Manor), it really can be read as a standalone at any point. It's a snippet in the life of Jack while working at the gas station.
For the full reading order, according to the author, check out: https://www.gasstationjack.com/post/t...
Absolutely loved this, it was so much fun and genuinely gross and creepy as well!
September 30, 2025
second book by this author that I've read. humor was still there in this book for me which I enjoyed. kind of gave me the host vibes by steph meyers. this book was an ok read and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2023
This book was a sticky green mess but I loved it. Every one of the gas station books I’ve read has been so much disgusting, horrifying, raccoon infested fun. I look forward to the next disgusting installment.
January 24, 2024
I don't know how but I've fallen into reading book after book in the obscure sub-genre of Isolation/Locked Room Horror in which the locked room in question...is a gas station. I think this is my 4th in 3 years.
This is an excellent example of the genre.
This is an excellent example of the genre.
September 20, 2024
Another BANGER by jack. incredible story, funny dialogue, stomach-churning gore, gotta love it. This author is a serious talent.
August 12, 2024
like a christmas special, but spicier
October 11, 2023
It’s not safe out there... Something’s coming.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: “The Green Night” is part of the "Tales from the Gas Station" Continuum. 'Nuff said. OK, good night folks, drive safely, that's the end of my review! Yeah right, like I'd miss an opportunity for my usual miterary lasturbation!
Once every five years, the bugs come.
"The Green Night" - or if you prefer "Return to Tales From The Gas Station" - by Jack Townsend is what every fan could expect, hope for and eventually try to wash the taste out of your mouths for some of the icky bits. (oh and btw: as of this writing, this book is listed in goodreads under the WRONG Jack Townsend, so don't let that throw you off! I mean, it's not like his body has been possessed by a horde of… oops, I've said too much…) What better way to spend an afternoon reading than to venture forth with this short book / longer novella and revisit old friends and spooky places? I only hope this is not the last visit as this just fit perfectly into all the lore, all the gore, all the, um, store we've known and loved for a while now!
Here we were, in a swarm of mysterious ephemeral insects, trapped inside a building with a deific apex predator, a missing body, and several pissed off raccoons.
I could probably just copy and paste in some of my comments from a little over a year ago, when I burned through Townsend's original 4 books like a freaked out (up?) raccoon hyped up (out?) on ayahuasca and peyote, both of which will prove to do a body good as you may or may not see! As with the original quadrilogy - or tetralogy if that's the way you swing - we are treated to an absolutely bizarro tale that only ramps up the weirdness step-by-step until we're left with an explosive and concussive ending that will have any semi-sober reader shaking their head(s). Sorry, I'm still not sure if that should be plural or not. Just everyone read it and shake their heads and we should be copacetic!
Code Red only! Put this back. Whatever is happening, it isn’t a Code Red.
And as usual, this particular Green Halloween (oh ha ha) is filled with deliciously subtle but extremely effective humor and, well, not-so-subtle humor. I mean, let's be fair: if we're going to put Jack and Jerry together on All Hallow's Eve on a dark but apparently not-stormy-in-the-way-you-think-stormy night, then shit gonna go boom! Along the way we're reminded that it's not only our cheery and weary anti-heroes that make the situation so bizarre but there's plenty of guest stars g(al)ore. And it barely takes a mention or two before Townsend has us knowing them, understanding them, and, well, most likely, hating them. Which is pretty blunt foreshadowing in many ways but it makes for understandable scenes of wanton gore and dismemberment and the general removal of viscera from the places it should usually be kept!
You know what they say: The truth shall set you freak.
Oh and I finally googled "creepypasta"! It's a real word! And yeah, again, this whole thing (waves tentacles vaguely) counts! Enjoy!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: “The Green Night” is part of the "Tales from the Gas Station" Continuum. 'Nuff said. OK, good night folks, drive safely, that's the end of my review! Yeah right, like I'd miss an opportunity for my usual miterary lasturbation!
Once every five years, the bugs come.
"The Green Night" - or if you prefer "Return to Tales From The Gas Station" - by Jack Townsend is what every fan could expect, hope for and eventually try to wash the taste out of your mouths for some of the icky bits. (oh and btw: as of this writing, this book is listed in goodreads under the WRONG Jack Townsend, so don't let that throw you off! I mean, it's not like his body has been possessed by a horde of… oops, I've said too much…) What better way to spend an afternoon reading than to venture forth with this short book / longer novella and revisit old friends and spooky places? I only hope this is not the last visit as this just fit perfectly into all the lore, all the gore, all the, um, store we've known and loved for a while now!
Here we were, in a swarm of mysterious ephemeral insects, trapped inside a building with a deific apex predator, a missing body, and several pissed off raccoons.
I could probably just copy and paste in some of my comments from a little over a year ago, when I burned through Townsend's original 4 books like a freaked out (up?) raccoon hyped up (out?) on ayahuasca and peyote, both of which will prove to do a body good as you may or may not see! As with the original quadrilogy - or tetralogy if that's the way you swing - we are treated to an absolutely bizarro tale that only ramps up the weirdness step-by-step until we're left with an explosive and concussive ending that will have any semi-sober reader shaking their head(s). Sorry, I'm still not sure if that should be plural or not. Just everyone read it and shake their heads and we should be copacetic!
Code Red only! Put this back. Whatever is happening, it isn’t a Code Red.
And as usual, this particular Green Halloween (oh ha ha) is filled with deliciously subtle but extremely effective humor and, well, not-so-subtle humor. I mean, let's be fair: if we're going to put Jack and Jerry together on All Hallow's Eve on a dark but apparently not-stormy-in-the-way-you-think-stormy night, then shit gonna go boom! Along the way we're reminded that it's not only our cheery and weary anti-heroes that make the situation so bizarre but there's plenty of guest stars g(al)ore. And it barely takes a mention or two before Townsend has us knowing them, understanding them, and, well, most likely, hating them. Which is pretty blunt foreshadowing in many ways but it makes for understandable scenes of wanton gore and dismemberment and the general removal of viscera from the places it should usually be kept!
You know what they say: The truth shall set you freak.
Oh and I finally googled "creepypasta"! It's a real word! And yeah, again, this whole thing (waves tentacles vaguely) counts! Enjoy!
October 20, 2023
This is a funny and very imaginative story, with enough terror and gore to keep any horror fan happy. It is a part of the Tales of the Gas Station series, but it is entirely possible for any reader to jump right in. The plot is simple enough to follow even if you've never tackled any of the other books. The Green Night was originally released online around three years ago as “Happy Halloween from the Gas Station,” with the author later revising for publishing as a novel. The book is worth reading for its cleverness and pure weirdness.
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Some quotes:
“Serious as a clown having a heart attack.” (p. 7).
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“...two more deer sprinted past, followed by four more. It was a stampede of them, running for deer life.” (p. 16).
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“You know what they say: The truth shall set you freak.” (p. 79)
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“When all other motivation is lost, there’s always spite to drive me.” (p. 86)
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“Jerry, I’m about to flick on the lighter. Should I just accept that there’s another ridiculous jump scare waiting for us the moment the room is lit up?”
“That would be a fair assumption.” (p. 117).
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Here we were, in a swarm of mysterious ephemeral insects, trapped inside a building with a deific apex predator, a missing body, and several pissed off raccoons. (p. 142).
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"I took out the first weapon, a Glock 19 that someone left at the gas station after he didn’t need it anymore (long story). I checked the safety to make sure it still wasn’t there…" (p. 143)
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"I had to wonder if anyone had ever killed their spirit guide before? Was there a protocol for something like that? Was I going to get in trouble for that? Jerry would probably know the answer to that." (p. 159).
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"Why did you just hit me in the head with a ball of my own children?!" (p. 174).
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Title: The Green Night
Author(s): Jack Townsend
Series: Tales from the Gas Station
Year: 2023
Genre: Fiction - Novel: dark comedy, supernatural horror
Page count: 189 pages
Date(s) read: 10/17/23 - 10/19/23
Book #201 in 2023
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Some quotes:
“Serious as a clown having a heart attack.” (p. 7).
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“...two more deer sprinted past, followed by four more. It was a stampede of them, running for deer life.” (p. 16).
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“You know what they say: The truth shall set you freak.” (p. 79)
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“When all other motivation is lost, there’s always spite to drive me.” (p. 86)
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“Jerry, I’m about to flick on the lighter. Should I just accept that there’s another ridiculous jump scare waiting for us the moment the room is lit up?”
“That would be a fair assumption.” (p. 117).
*
Here we were, in a swarm of mysterious ephemeral insects, trapped inside a building with a deific apex predator, a missing body, and several pissed off raccoons. (p. 142).
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"I took out the first weapon, a Glock 19 that someone left at the gas station after he didn’t need it anymore (long story). I checked the safety to make sure it still wasn’t there…" (p. 143)
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"I had to wonder if anyone had ever killed their spirit guide before? Was there a protocol for something like that? Was I going to get in trouble for that? Jerry would probably know the answer to that." (p. 159).
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"Why did you just hit me in the head with a ball of my own children?!" (p. 174).
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I want to let you in on a little secret, just between you and me. When I first started doing this job, I thought I had a pretty finely tuned moral compass. But after a few mercy-killings and real world trolley problems, I started to realize something: The right choice and the moral choice aren’t always the same thing. It’s possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason, or the wrong thing for the right reason. You could be forgiven for little mistakes, even if they cause a lot of people to die gruesome, horrible deaths. (p. 179).
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Title: The Green Night
Author(s): Jack Townsend
Series: Tales from the Gas Station
Year: 2023
Genre: Fiction - Novel: dark comedy, supernatural horror
Page count: 189 pages
Date(s) read: 10/17/23 - 10/19/23
Book #201 in 2023
August 19, 2024
Jack and Jerry from the Gas Station face yet another supernatural horror mystery - and this time it's a sticky green mess.
Every 5 years a swarm of insects descend on the town and envelop everything they can. Jack refers to this phenomenon as "Code Green" and he's planned ahead this time. As soon as the annoying and occasionally deadly flies begin to arrive the doors are locked and any gaps to the outside are sealed shut. Unfortunately and sometimes fortunately too, Jack and Jerry aren't alone to ride out the fly-storm with other people hunkering down too. But with the fly storm comes more than just the annoyance of being bitten, because murder and mystery is as thick as the swarm itself. Who can be trusted and who smashed all the radio's?
I enjoyed this installment of the Gas Station stories. It is more of a side-story than part of the linear timeline but you could probably read it at any point, or even if you haven't read the Gas Station stories. The author has a way with words which really paints a vivid picture for me. He delivers a health dose of humor and wit, as well as some really well written characters. 4/5.
Every 5 years a swarm of insects descend on the town and envelop everything they can. Jack refers to this phenomenon as "Code Green" and he's planned ahead this time. As soon as the annoying and occasionally deadly flies begin to arrive the doors are locked and any gaps to the outside are sealed shut. Unfortunately and sometimes fortunately too, Jack and Jerry aren't alone to ride out the fly-storm with other people hunkering down too. But with the fly storm comes more than just the annoyance of being bitten, because murder and mystery is as thick as the swarm itself. Who can be trusted and who smashed all the radio's?
I enjoyed this installment of the Gas Station stories. It is more of a side-story than part of the linear timeline but you could probably read it at any point, or even if you haven't read the Gas Station stories. The author has a way with words which really paints a vivid picture for me. He delivers a health dose of humor and wit, as well as some really well written characters. 4/5.
June 26, 2025
Jack and Jerry face an insect swarm of epic proportions with a motley mix of customers, passerby sheltering from the onslaught and the local crazy raccoons.
And it’s Halloween, so what else do you need?
Drugs. Guns. Paranoia. Possession…. it’s just another day at the gas station.
Jack is, for once, almost on top of things, but no matter how carefully he planned and worked on his variety of codes emergency boxes, our poor boy is soon over his head and everyone is scrambling by the time the first dead body shows up. As the body count increases in this “locked room” situation it’s quite the whodunnit where truly everyone is a suspect- even the dead!
Jerry… my love for Jerry just grows here even if he spends much of his time chemically altered, in trances or wrapped in rolls of duct tape. We all need an emotional support Jerry in our lives to keep us from working ourselves into knots.
Nothing is impossible when it comes to the gas station and this insane little town, so grab your baseball bats and katana swords because you’re going to need them.
And it’s Halloween, so what else do you need?
Drugs. Guns. Paranoia. Possession…. it’s just another day at the gas station.
Jack is, for once, almost on top of things, but no matter how carefully he planned and worked on his variety of codes emergency boxes, our poor boy is soon over his head and everyone is scrambling by the time the first dead body shows up. As the body count increases in this “locked room” situation it’s quite the whodunnit where truly everyone is a suspect- even the dead!
Jerry… my love for Jerry just grows here even if he spends much of his time chemically altered, in trances or wrapped in rolls of duct tape. We all need an emotional support Jerry in our lives to keep us from working ourselves into knots.
Nothing is impossible when it comes to the gas station and this insane little town, so grab your baseball bats and katana swords because you’re going to need them.
September 26, 2023
Fantastic
“I want to let you in on a little secret, just between you and me. When I first started doing this job, I thought I had a pretty finely tuned moral compass. But after a few mercy-killings and real world trolley problems, I started to realize something: The right choice and the moral choice aren’t always the same thing. It’s possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason, or the wrong thing for the right reason. You could be forgiven for little mistakes, even if they cause a lot of people to die gruesome, horrible deaths.”
- Jack Townsend
“I want to let you in on a little secret, just between you and me. When I first started doing this job, I thought I had a pretty finely tuned moral compass. But after a few mercy-killings and real world trolley problems, I started to realize something: The right choice and the moral choice aren’t always the same thing. It’s possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason, or the wrong thing for the right reason. You could be forgiven for little mistakes, even if they cause a lot of people to die gruesome, horrible deaths.”
- Jack Townsend
October 5, 2023
Jack Townsend once again brings us back to the gas station and I cannot be happier to revisit!
A bug swarm keeps escalating into the most gas station-type of occurrence that we have come to expect.
Once again, I want to give Jerry a hug and can't wait for the next journey back to this awful, funny, and extremely entertaining setting!
A bug swarm keeps escalating into the most gas station-type of occurrence that we have come to expect.
Once again, I want to give Jerry a hug and can't wait for the next journey back to this awful, funny, and extremely entertaining setting!
October 19, 2023
This book was exactly what I expected from Jack Townsend …. Nothing but the most craziest, weird, nothing-makes-sense-but-it-somehow-makes-sense type of masterpiece. I devoured this book in half a day (could’ve been in one sitting but you know, adulting). I hope the stories keep coming because I can never get tired of Jack and Jerry (and Rocco too!).
November 23, 2023
Can’t get enough of this series and these characters. Interesting, fast paced, and hilarious. Can’t think of another author who makes me laugh out loud. I’m buying anything he publishes as soon as I’m aware of its existence.
January 3, 2024
I never want Jack and Jerry to go away.
A little part of one of my most loved stories. If you have not started any of the Tales From The Gas Station, then I pity you. Do yourself the favor of stepping into the weirdness. God bless Jerry
A little part of one of my most loved stories. If you have not started any of the Tales From The Gas Station, then I pity you. Do yourself the favor of stepping into the weirdness. God bless Jerry
March 9, 2024
My current favorite series
I will read and love everything by Jack Townsend. Forever.
And I'm going to recommend these to everyone I know who loves horror and comedy, and they will thank me
I will read and love everything by Jack Townsend. Forever.
And I'm going to recommend these to everyone I know who loves horror and comedy, and they will thank me
April 14, 2024
Tales From the Gas Station are among the scariest humor books you'll find, and this is no exception. It's a nice short read that will leave you crying, laughing, and rolling your eyes. I suppose we'll have to wait another five years for the sequel to this edition.
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January 10, 2025Townsend is back on top form. Jack and Jerry are joined by a few new friends for an eventful Halloween night. Lots of slime, green bugs and psychopaths to keep a reader entertained from page 1. Let's not forget a bit of trash pandery. Jack, please keep writing more books!
March 30, 2025
Jack and Jerry...Still together
This is some funny, crazily bizarre reading. Where the writer comes up with this stuff, I'll never know. After reading this book I feel like I've been on a drug induced trip. Just like Jack.
This is some funny, crazily bizarre reading. Where the writer comes up with this stuff, I'll never know. After reading this book I feel like I've been on a drug induced trip. Just like Jack.
July 7, 2025
A light, quick read that was a nice breather after finishing the series (I didn't realize this book took place between books 3 and 4 until after I had finished the series). While not my favorite installment, it was still enjoyable. Towards the end the pacing felt a little rushed, and we didn't get much time to absorb all the absurdity because of it.
This was, however, a fantastic extension of Jerry. His antics were a large part of the book, so if you love Jerry, you'll love this!
This was, however, a fantastic extension of Jerry. His antics were a large part of the book, so if you love Jerry, you'll love this!
November 23, 2025
3.5 very interesting descriptions that I never want to read again regarding bugs lol It was quite fun but being in the mind of the protagonist was... an experience. He could be quite pathetic sometimes. Frankly I didn't know where this book was going many times.
October 13, 2023
jack Townsend is becoming a favorite of mine
This is yet another five star fun read. I mean, I don’t want to give anything away so just go read it.
This is yet another five star fun read. I mean, I don’t want to give anything away so just go read it.
November 28, 2023
A fun read for certain. Not as good as the rest of the Gas station series but I found my self vested and laughing out loud. I’d call it a holiday special episode. Enjoy
December 29, 2023
Classic Townsend
What a fun side quest to the gas station tales series. Happy to go on them with Jack and Jerry any day!
What a fun side quest to the gas station tales series. Happy to go on them with Jack and Jerry any day!
January 13, 2024
The Green Night
Tales from the Gas Station will never stear you wrong. The only thing I want to tell Jack Townsend is this : WRITE MORE. AND FASTER
Tales from the Gas Station will never stear you wrong. The only thing I want to tell Jack Townsend is this : WRITE MORE. AND FASTER
February 13, 2024
Classic Gas Station
If you enjoyed the previous books you're in for a treat. Where do we go from here? Gnomes? One can only imagine.
If you enjoyed the previous books you're in for a treat. Where do we go from here? Gnomes? One can only imagine.
February 29, 2024
A lot of fun. Had a good length and just the right amount of Jerry.
May 14, 2024
I miss Jerry already!
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