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The Dead of the Day
He killed the nurse. The devil took notice.
When Enoch Hoffmann wakes to thunder pounding his roof, he’s sure the river’s rising—and the cattle need saving. But Enoch isn’t on his farm anymore.
He’s in a nursing home.
And the woman he thought was his wife is lying dead at his feet.
Now his grandson Brett has six days to discover the truth before the devils Enoch preached about all his life finally come to collect what’s owed.
From Steven E. Wedel, author of Murdered by Human Wolves and Seven Days in Benevolence, comes a Southern Gothic horror tale about guilt, faith, and the monsters waiting at the edge of memory.
If you love The Taking of Deborah Logan, The Exorcist, or The Amityville Horror, you’ll be haunted by Dead of the Day.
When Enoch Hoffmann wakes to thunder pounding his roof, he’s sure the river’s rising—and the cattle need saving. But Enoch isn’t on his farm anymore.
He’s in a nursing home.
And the woman he thought was his wife is lying dead at his feet.
Now his grandson Brett has six days to discover the truth before the devils Enoch preached about all his life finally come to collect what’s owed.
From Steven E. Wedel, author of Murdered by Human Wolves and Seven Days in Benevolence, comes a Southern Gothic horror tale about guilt, faith, and the monsters waiting at the edge of memory.
If you love The Taking of Deborah Logan, The Exorcist, or The Amityville Horror, you’ll be haunted by Dead of the Day.
127 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2025
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About the author
Steven E. Wedel
59 books139 followersI’ve been writing stories since I was a teenager dreaming of fame and fortune in the literary world. While I’m still waiting on the fortune part, I’ve published over 50 books, mostly in horror, but also in literary fiction, thrillers, Westerns, young adult, and children’s genres—sometimes under other names.
My writing tends to explore the darker sides of life, often blending the supernatural with raw human emotion. If you like slow-burn psychological horror with depth, you’ll probably find something on my shelf worth reading.
In my other lives, I’ve worked as a machinist, journalist, corporate writer, public relations guy, and English teacher. I have a master's degree in creative writing from the University of Oklahoma, and a background in journalism, too. I'm a lifelong Oklahoman, currently living in the central part of the state with a couple of dogs, a cat, and too many books.
When I'm not writing, I'm probably kayaking, camping, or spending time with my kids and grandkids.
Feel free to reach out—I enjoy connecting with readers.
My writing tends to explore the darker sides of life, often blending the supernatural with raw human emotion. If you like slow-burn psychological horror with depth, you’ll probably find something on my shelf worth reading.
In my other lives, I’ve worked as a machinist, journalist, corporate writer, public relations guy, and English teacher. I have a master's degree in creative writing from the University of Oklahoma, and a background in journalism, too. I'm a lifelong Oklahoman, currently living in the central part of the state with a couple of dogs, a cat, and too many books.
When I'm not writing, I'm probably kayaking, camping, or spending time with my kids and grandkids.
Feel free to reach out—I enjoy connecting with readers.
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September 8, 2025
The Dead of the Day
A chilling exploration of family secrets and the supernatural. The story follows Brett, who uncovers that his grandfather—believed to be dead—has murdered a nurse in a remote nursing home.
Wedel, known for his emotionally charged slow burn horror, excels in gritty, authentic tales rooted in rural American darkness. This novella blends psychological tension with supernatural dread, delivering a taut narrative that lingers on themes of inheritance, regret, and the blurred line between life and death.
A chilling exploration of family secrets and the supernatural. The story follows Brett, who uncovers that his grandfather—believed to be dead—has murdered a nurse in a remote nursing home.
Wedel, known for his emotionally charged slow burn horror, excels in gritty, authentic tales rooted in rural American darkness. This novella blends psychological tension with supernatural dread, delivering a taut narrative that lingers on themes of inheritance, regret, and the blurred line between life and death.
September 16, 2025
I’m a big fan of Wedel’s literary works, and wasn’t sure what I’d think of this book due to the advertised supernatural content. I needn’t have been concerned. Again, Wedel offers up characters with depth in an authentic Oklahoma setting, so that in the end the supernatural feels right at home in the story. Recommended reading, deserves a wide audience.
October 26, 2025
Haunting!
A frightening book about aging and the afterlife. The characters were vivid and soulful. I found the story both thought provoking and terrifying.
A frightening book about aging and the afterlife. The characters were vivid and soulful. I found the story both thought provoking and terrifying.
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