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The Pumpkin Pie Man: 19 Terrifying Tales of Horror and the Supernatural
The Pumpkin Pie Man brings more than baked goods to the small town of Whispering Woods and those who partake of his delicious pies will get more than they bargained for when he comes up to their door and starts knocking.
182 pages, Hardcover
Published August 17, 2025
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May 12, 2024
Although this story was short, it was creepy.
Think thanksgiving, pumpkin pie, and a man lingering around a small town in a white van.
I am crossing my fingers that this is just the start to a longer story- it was that good!!
Think thanksgiving, pumpkin pie, and a man lingering around a small town in a white van.
I am crossing my fingers that this is just the start to a longer story- it was that good!!
May 8, 2024
Short and (not so) sweet
A great little read that further solidified the notions that one must beware the white van man and that talking to strangers leads nowhere good.
A great little read that further solidified the notions that one must beware the white van man and that talking to strangers leads nowhere good.
August 30, 2024
this would truly benefit from a little more atmospheric tension but i really loved that it was short sweet and to the point. def woulda liked if there was more description on how the first family was found
January 23, 2024
The Pumpkin Pie Man by Jason A Jones
Looking for a solid old fashioned, creepy yarn with some hellishly unsettling moments? Then look no further because this guy has got you! What a sliver of delicious horror this Thanksgiving serving was.
This guy is so dang talented and his stories are always thoroughly entertaining! Let’s not forget his poetry is phenomenal! Does his creativity know no bounds?!
Looking for a solid old fashioned, creepy yarn with some hellishly unsettling moments? Then look no further because this guy has got you! What a sliver of delicious horror this Thanksgiving serving was.
This guy is so dang talented and his stories are always thoroughly entertaining! Let’s not forget his poetry is phenomenal! Does his creativity know no bounds?!
February 28, 2024
Something SWEET to go with your turkey!!!
Jason A.Jones weaves a dreadful tale that sees the mysterious Pumpkin Pie Man in the white panel van posting up around the neighborhood.
When Roy and his friends keep seeing him, the man pressures Roy to tell his parents about his pies and how he desperately needs to get rid of them.
This story is short, effective, and goes well with whipped cream.
I would love to see this expanded into something larger as I loved the old-timey vibe it set.
For the price , and the small serving size (pun intended) you should check this out!
Jason A.Jones weaves a dreadful tale that sees the mysterious Pumpkin Pie Man in the white panel van posting up around the neighborhood.
When Roy and his friends keep seeing him, the man pressures Roy to tell his parents about his pies and how he desperately needs to get rid of them.
This story is short, effective, and goes well with whipped cream.
I would love to see this expanded into something larger as I loved the old-timey vibe it set.
For the price , and the small serving size (pun intended) you should check this out!
January 4, 2024
I've never been a fan of pumpkin pie - and even less so now-, but I am a big fan of this novella. What a delicious little slice of terror!
A wonderfully autumnal chill from the start, that builds into horror perfection as the Pumpkin Pie Man strikes again.
Let's just skip the spring and summer this year - I'm ready for Halloween and autumn again now.
A wonderfully autumnal chill from the start, that builds into horror perfection as the Pumpkin Pie Man strikes again.
Let's just skip the spring and summer this year - I'm ready for Halloween and autumn again now.
April 8, 2024
I enjoyed Jason's short story about a lurking evil in an old-fashioned, small town with white picket fences and children riding their bikes around outside. Pre-video game days, Pre-cellphone days. When the door-to-door salesman was a reputable career path....
April 30, 2024
Creepy. Gross. Dreadful. Great short story that will forever keep me away from pies
April 14, 2024
Pumpkin Pies and one hell of a Thanksgiving dinner!
I loved this little story. A very dark twisted story that teaches kids to not talk to strangers and give out their info.
I find it so funny Roy’s mother wanted a better life for him and safe from danger, but his parents obviously never taught him the dangers of speaking to strangers.
I really didn’t feel bad for this family. 🎃
Themes: stranger danger, thanksgiving, murder
I loved this little story. A very dark twisted story that teaches kids to not talk to strangers and give out their info.
I find it so funny Roy’s mother wanted a better life for him and safe from danger, but his parents obviously never taught him the dangers of speaking to strangers.
I really didn’t feel bad for this family. 🎃
Themes: stranger danger, thanksgiving, murder
February 10, 2024
In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, children frolick about their safe, comfortable neighborhood as they relish the school-free holiday. Then a creepy fella driving a pastry van comes along, trying to sell his wares.
To say more would spoil the fun of this nasty short story, so you'll have to find out the rest yourself. A fast, enjoyable horror read!
Also, loooove that cover.
To say more would spoil the fun of this nasty short story, so you'll have to find out the rest yourself. A fast, enjoyable horror read!
Also, loooove that cover.
January 2, 2024
A short story filled with all the sweet suspense and terror horror fans will enjoy! Jones descriptive writing keeps us on edge and he does a great job building the intensity as we flip the pages. I am looking forward to reading more of his work! Highly recommend!
January 3, 2024
An excellent Thanksgiving creep fest! This story went places I was not expecting in such a short amount of time with several moments toward the end that genuinely spooked me. Loved the descriptions of The Pumpkin Pie Man himself--a character I soon won't forget! A short story horror fans will love.
January 2, 2024
Good old fashioned creepy !
Really loved this short horror story a great mixture of the old fashioned creepiness mixed with a bit of gore !
Really loved this short horror story a great mixture of the old fashioned creepiness mixed with a bit of gore !
January 3, 2024
Great little story full of suspense, and the right amount of horror without it being to overbearing. Great job Jason!! 10/10
May 24, 2024
A good first draft, this short story could stand a second draft or two, fleshing out the climax and pumping up the atmosphere.
March 31, 2024
4.5 stars
Jason A Jones proves that you don’t need an excessive amount of pages to tell a compelling story. The Pumpkin Pie Man is a measly 20 pages but in that incredibly short amount of time, Jones manages to craft a truly creepy short horror story that takes the joy of Thanksgiving and make it a totally horrible holiday experience.
The Pumpkin Pie Man evokes the best parts of a Stephen King or Robert McCammon short story but still feels totally original.
My only complaint with this one is that even though it’s a great example of a short story done perfectly, it’s still too short. I wanted more backstory and more exploration. Obviously having readers want more is a good thing so I can’t wait to see what Jones can do when he gets into a full length novel. If it’s anything like this, it’s gonna be great!
Jason A Jones proves that you don’t need an excessive amount of pages to tell a compelling story. The Pumpkin Pie Man is a measly 20 pages but in that incredibly short amount of time, Jones manages to craft a truly creepy short horror story that takes the joy of Thanksgiving and make it a totally horrible holiday experience.
The Pumpkin Pie Man evokes the best parts of a Stephen King or Robert McCammon short story but still feels totally original.
My only complaint with this one is that even though it’s a great example of a short story done perfectly, it’s still too short. I wanted more backstory and more exploration. Obviously having readers want more is a good thing so I can’t wait to see what Jones can do when he gets into a full length novel. If it’s anything like this, it’s gonna be great!
May 4, 2024
Quick & Enjoyable!
I really enjoyed this! It was a quick read. I definitely couldn’t stop I had to finish the story to know what happened. Written amazingly. Easy to read.
I really enjoyed this! It was a quick read. I definitely couldn’t stop I had to finish the story to know what happened. Written amazingly. Easy to read.
October 22, 2025
In this anthology, consisting of 19 stories, you get what Jason is a master at: horror! The stories are bloody, gory, creepy, terrifying, nightmare-inducing and just insanely good!
A must-read!
A must-read!
January 4, 2024
🦄🌳 Ooh la la 🖊✌️
What an absolute doozy of a read!
Now I know Jason A Jones was talented and creative, I just didn't realise how much! Well Done 👏 👏👏
Pumpkin pie man is a short novel that packs quite a bite (definitely with every pun intended)
It is Thanksgiving in Whispering Woods, and families are getting ready to feast on lots of good food and home baked pies, celebrating all they are thankful for.
Enter the pumpkin pie man, who comes to town bearing more than just his baked pumpkin pies, to anyone who answers the door when he comes a-knocking 🎃🔪
𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒖𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒊𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒏
At just 20 pages, this short novel packs a punch in such a short period of time. It's what every horror genre person enjoys - suspense, horror, and the thrill of the kill.
It's one of the easiest stories to read ever, and if you didn't think the motto 'Don't talk to strangers' doesn't apply, think again, once you start talking to the pumpkin man, you wish you never opened your mouth!
Well done on your book, Jase, and i look forward to reading more of your work in the future 👏
🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃/5
What an absolute doozy of a read!
Now I know Jason A Jones was talented and creative, I just didn't realise how much! Well Done 👏 👏👏
Pumpkin pie man is a short novel that packs quite a bite (definitely with every pun intended)
It is Thanksgiving in Whispering Woods, and families are getting ready to feast on lots of good food and home baked pies, celebrating all they are thankful for.
Enter the pumpkin pie man, who comes to town bearing more than just his baked pumpkin pies, to anyone who answers the door when he comes a-knocking 🎃🔪
𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒖𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒊𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒏
At just 20 pages, this short novel packs a punch in such a short period of time. It's what every horror genre person enjoys - suspense, horror, and the thrill of the kill.
It's one of the easiest stories to read ever, and if you didn't think the motto 'Don't talk to strangers' doesn't apply, think again, once you start talking to the pumpkin man, you wish you never opened your mouth!
Well done on your book, Jase, and i look forward to reading more of your work in the future 👏
🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃/5
January 4, 2024
Well that was a fantastic creepy read! Thanksgiving or not, this story will give you the creeps and have you second guessing being nice to people around the holidays.
A couple of days before Thanksgiving in the quiet town of Whispering Woods, The Pumpkin Pie Man brings more than just pie.
A super short story with just the right amount of horror. We get the perfect suspense build right up until the end. Anything kid related is creepy to me so this was a perfect read! Jason gives us some great writing (especially the little sing-song tune) and a vivid story from beginning to end. Not too gory but just gory enough. I look forward to more of what he can write!
A couple of days before Thanksgiving in the quiet town of Whispering Woods, The Pumpkin Pie Man brings more than just pie.
A super short story with just the right amount of horror. We get the perfect suspense build right up until the end. Anything kid related is creepy to me so this was a perfect read! Jason gives us some great writing (especially the little sing-song tune) and a vivid story from beginning to end. Not too gory but just gory enough. I look forward to more of what he can write!
September 25, 2025
“Within my house is the sickening sweet smell of nutmeg and spice. Upon a grave you’ll dance as soon as you’ve eaten a slice. Scream and run as fast as you can. There is no escaping the Pumpkin Pie Man. Take another and eat your fill. It’s wormy and cold, and your blood will spill.”
This book of short stories exceeded my expectations!! The stories were sooo good, creepy, gross, some even splatterpunk like. Each story got more and more addicting the more I continue reading😂 I loved the different variety of each story, none feeling too similar. The pace in each story was good too because nothing felt rushed. It was a fun time and good collection of short stories!
This book of short stories exceeded my expectations!! The stories were sooo good, creepy, gross, some even splatterpunk like. Each story got more and more addicting the more I continue reading😂 I loved the different variety of each story, none feeling too similar. The pace in each story was good too because nothing felt rushed. It was a fun time and good collection of short stories!
January 3, 2024
So it’s not often I’d buy a solo short story(and the last had names like Joe Hill, Grady Hendrix and such attached to them!), but I know Jason’s writing is absolutely wonderful and the premise was super creepy. I have zero regrets.
I can’t even talk about the story, as for a small page count I’d just be giving away the plot, but the writing here is fantastic and I felt completely pulled into the story. I could visualise every moment perfectly and the pacing worked really well. For a short story it managed to get a lot in and not feel rushed at all.
Five wonderful pies. 🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧
I can’t even talk about the story, as for a small page count I’d just be giving away the plot, but the writing here is fantastic and I felt completely pulled into the story. I could visualise every moment perfectly and the pacing worked really well. For a short story it managed to get a lot in and not feel rushed at all.
Five wonderful pies. 🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧
June 15, 2024
This short story speaks to the whimsy of a bygone era while interlacing it with a creeping dread that explodes like a busted can of whipped cream: messy, yet oh-so-sweet.
The kids see him first like in so many nostalgic horror titles. By the time the adults even realize this pumpkin pie man exists it's way too late. I don't want to say much, to give away spoilers, but grab it on Amazon and see what you think. Jones is a growing voice in indie horror and you do not want to miss out on his progression!
The kids see him first like in so many nostalgic horror titles. By the time the adults even realize this pumpkin pie man exists it's way too late. I don't want to say much, to give away spoilers, but grab it on Amazon and see what you think. Jones is a growing voice in indie horror and you do not want to miss out on his progression!
January 10, 2024
A great spooky story! The beginning of the story has classic Goosebumps vibes. But just when you get cozy, the ending packs a punch at will scare you away from pies for a while. Would make a great spooky season read. Loved it!
March 8, 2024
Creepy villain, unsuspecting neighborhoods, super dumb kids, spooky rhymes, nightmare sequences, nasty endings.
TPPM has every ingredient you need to make a great festive horror tale.
And if that's what you're hungry for, you're about to leave sufficiently stuffed.
TPPM has every ingredient you need to make a great festive horror tale.
And if that's what you're hungry for, you're about to leave sufficiently stuffed.
April 9, 2024
A Fantastic short story Horror. Well written, dark and creepy. Only twenty pages long, this is a gripping, chilling page turner. First time reading this talented Author, and I look forward to reading more. Highly Recommend.
May 8, 2024
The Pumpkin Pie Man--what a treat! Kids on bikes, old school feels. As a fan of Jones' work let me just tell you, he knows how to weave a tale and paint a picture. This could expand into a larger work for sure! What will happen next Thanksgiving? Only Jason A. Jones knows.
June 3, 2024
3.5⭐️
I put off reading this story for a long time for the sheer fact it's about Thanksgiving, which we don't celebrate in Australia. Overall, I found this story fun, creepy, and creative. I'll definitely be reading more from Jason A. Jones.
I put off reading this story for a long time for the sheer fact it's about Thanksgiving, which we don't celebrate in Australia. Overall, I found this story fun, creepy, and creative. I'll definitely be reading more from Jason A. Jones.
September 4, 2024
I'm never eating pumpkin pie again. Seriously, fuck that creepy guy. I hope this Pumpkin Pie Man gets his ass cemented into the bottom of a well. Chew on that, you freaky fucker.
Great short story, def recommend. 👍👍
Great short story, def recommend. 👍👍
September 29, 2024
What a perfect, creepy story for spooky season! I can't say much considering it's only 20 pages, but I can say it's worth a read if you want a quick, creepy story. This would be great to read around Thanksgiving as well since that is the setting.
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