Come October: An Anthology of Autumnal Horror

by C.M. Muller, Michael Kelly, Douglas Thompson

Come October showcases 16 tales of “autumnal horror” — stories that take as their theme this glorious and ever-changing part of the year.

Table of

This Familiar Autumn Hour — Michael KellyMan of Leaves — Douglas ThompsonShe Leaves — Tara LaskowskiThe Loosening Bones — Tom JohnstoneAll the Faithful Departed — David PeakAutumnal Rites — James PateChildren of TOW’R — C.W. BlackwellGossamer — Kurt NewtonThe Scare Groom — Patrick BarbPop Art Madonna — Xavier GarciaFar From the Tree — Tim MajorThis Thing of Straw — Melissa ElbornAutumn Reunion — Charles WilkinsonSwing Back — Robert HelfstThe Spring Makers — Armel DagornWinter is Coming — Mark Howard Jones

Genres: Horror, Anthologies

207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2023

About the author

I live in St. Paul, Minnesota with my wife and two sons—and, of course, all those quaint and curious volumes of forgotten lore. I am related to the Norwegian writer Jonas Lie and draw much inspiration from that scrivener of old. My tales have appeared in Shadows & Tall Trees, Supernatural Tales, Vastarien, and a host of other venues. In addition to writing, I also edit and publish the annual journal Nightscript. My debut story collection, Hidden Folk, was released in 2018.

Reviews

[Kathryn Grace Loves Horror · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blissfully autumnal.
Full review to come.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great collection of scary and creepy stories that take place during the fall, not necessarily always related to Halloween. But that's okay, as Halloween lurks unseen in the background throughout. Highly recommended.

[Logan Noble · Rating 4 out of 5]

Halloween month, autumn creeping. This is a very solid collection that displays nearly every flavor (candy corn) of the horror genre. A good way to celebrate the season.