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Pumpkinhead
Every October, the streets of Hollow’s Gulch echo with the roar of his motorcycle.
Pumpkinhead—the cursed rider with a lantern for a head—serves Lord Valek, the Taker of Eyes, ferrying sacrifices to keep the veil between the living and the dead intact.
But this year, something changes.
Ravenna Crowhurst was meant to be taken.
Instead, she is spared.
Now the balance is broken, the Harvester is furious, and Ravenna is caught in a deadly choice between the rider who defies his curse for her… and the dark lord who wants her eyes as his prize.
This is a dark romance novella suitable for ages 18+, readers discretion is advised and please check your triggers.
Pumpkinhead—the cursed rider with a lantern for a head—serves Lord Valek, the Taker of Eyes, ferrying sacrifices to keep the veil between the living and the dead intact.
But this year, something changes.
Ravenna Crowhurst was meant to be taken.
Instead, she is spared.
Now the balance is broken, the Harvester is furious, and Ravenna is caught in a deadly choice between the rider who defies his curse for her… and the dark lord who wants her eyes as his prize.
This is a dark romance novella suitable for ages 18+, readers discretion is advised and please check your triggers.
- GenresHalloween
88 pages, Paperback
Published September 17, 2025
About the author
G.M. Draevyn
3 books9 followersG.M. Draevyn is an upcoming indie author carving out a name in the world of dark romance and suspenseful thrillers. With a sharp, haunting voice and a flair for weaving love and obsession into something both beautiful and unsettling, Draevyn's stories pull readers deep into the shadows of desire, trauma, and survival.
Her debut novel, Where The Iris Withered, is the first in the Roots of Obsession series. A dark, emotionally charged journey that blurs the line between passion and peril. Exploring inherited trauma, the lure of dangerous devotion, and the kind of love that destroys as much as it saves, Draevyn delivers a fresh, unflinching take on the dark romance thriller genre.
Recently, she just published the second book in the Roots of Obsession series, What The Reed Hid.
Readers looking for grit, intensity, and a story that lingers long after the last page will find themselves consumed by Draevyn's world--and hungry for more.
G.M. Draevyn, 29, resides in the Midwest and draws inspiration from her background working in correctional settings, where proximity to danger sharpened her fascination with the darker sides of human nature. By day she keeps the mail flowing, but her true obsession lies in storytelling. Crafting unsettling, emotional narratives that blur the line between love and ruin.
Her constant companion is Arthur, a two-year-old Cairn Terrier/Lhasa Apso who appears in her debut novel Where The Iris Withered as a familiar friend named "Toad." More than a pet, Arthur is her anchor and the reason she kept fighting when life grew heavy.
When she isn't writing, Draevyn finds solace in reading, taxonomy art, true crime, horror, and the paranormal. Her shelves hold favorites like H.D. Carlton's Does It Hurt, while she names Nick Roberts, author of The Exorcist House, as her top author to date.
Her debut novel, Where The Iris Withered, is the first in the Roots of Obsession series. A dark, emotionally charged journey that blurs the line between passion and peril. Exploring inherited trauma, the lure of dangerous devotion, and the kind of love that destroys as much as it saves, Draevyn delivers a fresh, unflinching take on the dark romance thriller genre.
Recently, she just published the second book in the Roots of Obsession series, What The Reed Hid.
Readers looking for grit, intensity, and a story that lingers long after the last page will find themselves consumed by Draevyn's world--and hungry for more.
G.M. Draevyn, 29, resides in the Midwest and draws inspiration from her background working in correctional settings, where proximity to danger sharpened her fascination with the darker sides of human nature. By day she keeps the mail flowing, but her true obsession lies in storytelling. Crafting unsettling, emotional narratives that blur the line between love and ruin.
Her constant companion is Arthur, a two-year-old Cairn Terrier/Lhasa Apso who appears in her debut novel Where The Iris Withered as a familiar friend named "Toad." More than a pet, Arthur is her anchor and the reason she kept fighting when life grew heavy.
When she isn't writing, Draevyn finds solace in reading, taxonomy art, true crime, horror, and the paranormal. Her shelves hold favorites like H.D. Carlton's Does It Hurt, while she names Nick Roberts, author of The Exorcist House, as her top author to date.
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January 23, 2026
He has a pumpkin head and yet it's the joggers and sneakers that made me laugh like a maniac...go figure
September 21, 2025
It was ok for a spooky and spicy novella. The ending kinda left me saying what the hell but overall it wasn't horrible for a quick read
October 8, 2025
he burns for her !
This was a great read and definitely fit the spooky season vibe I was looking for. Ravenna is strong willed and curious mostly about the towns curse. She chooses to stay in the graveyard on the night of the harvest while everyone else chose to hide in their homes. Little does she know that she is the witch that will be the curses undoing. She not only faces the monster the town fears she entrances him. Pumpkinhead claims Ravenna as his and tries to protect her against all the hell that is coming for her. She learns that she in the balance and the harvester is after her. While trying to escape the harvester and his demons Ravenna learns she has a flame of her own. Together Pumpkinhead and Ravenna choose to face the harvester, knowing he will hunt Ravenna until he has her.
This was a great read and definitely fit the spooky season vibe I was looking for. Ravenna is strong willed and curious mostly about the towns curse. She chooses to stay in the graveyard on the night of the harvest while everyone else chose to hide in their homes. Little does she know that she is the witch that will be the curses undoing. She not only faces the monster the town fears she entrances him. Pumpkinhead claims Ravenna as his and tries to protect her against all the hell that is coming for her. She learns that she in the balance and the harvester is after her. While trying to escape the harvester and his demons Ravenna learns she has a flame of her own. Together Pumpkinhead and Ravenna choose to face the harvester, knowing he will hunt Ravenna until he has her.
September 17, 2025
⭐️ 3.75 stars ⭐️
Been in a reading funk, so sticking to novellas and docuseries. Pumpkinhead was actually a vibe though! Spice was 🔥, especially with Pumpkinhead and Valek. At first, I was like, “Girl, what?” but then it got real intriguing. Only thing, I was kinda confused about what happens to Pumpkinhead after the harvest. Does he go back to somewhere? The epilogue left me wanting more. But overall? Loved the ride-off-into-the-night energy.
“We were ruin together. And ruin was enough.”
Can’t wait to see more from this author! ✨
Been in a reading funk, so sticking to novellas and docuseries. Pumpkinhead was actually a vibe though! Spice was 🔥, especially with Pumpkinhead and Valek. At first, I was like, “Girl, what?” but then it got real intriguing. Only thing, I was kinda confused about what happens to Pumpkinhead after the harvest. Does he go back to somewhere? The epilogue left me wanting more. But overall? Loved the ride-off-into-the-night energy.
“We were ruin together. And ruin was enough.”
Can’t wait to see more from this author! ✨
September 28, 2025
1.5 Sadly, I'm not a fan of smut without a good story behind it. I would have loved to know a little more of Ranenna's story. Who was she? Why was she chosen? Why her attraction or curiosity towards Pumpkin Head?.... I liked Pumpkin head.
If you are looking for a short, smut read, this is for you!!
If you are looking for a short, smut read, this is for you!!
September 17, 2025
Spicy Novella
Not a bad storyline for a novella. Read it in a few hours. 2nd books I've read from this author. Love how her mind works! Can't wait to see what's next.
Not a bad storyline for a novella. Read it in a few hours. 2nd books I've read from this author. Love how her mind works! Can't wait to see what's next.
September 22, 2025
Fun short smutty read
This was a fun little short Halloween read. Its is a smutty extra short retelling of the headless horse man.
This was a fun little short Halloween read. Its is a smutty extra short retelling of the headless horse man.
September 29, 2025
A spicy, spooky tale about the Harvester, Pumpkinhead, and witch.
October 3, 2025
Spicy Halloween Short
The spice was on point! Fun, shorty read for the spooky season! I’ll be looking at more of the authors books!
The spice was on point! Fun, shorty read for the spooky season! I’ll be looking at more of the authors books!
October 4, 2025
Honestly I loved this book! It was the perfect book to help get started to reading my spooky smutty books for October lol I’ve already saved the Authors other book on ku lol
October 5, 2025
quickly spicy halloween novella - i suggest going in blind.
October 6, 2025
this was a great short story/novella. it was great from start to finish
September 25, 2025
Loved it!
I really enjoyed reading this novella. Perfect short story to get ready for the spooky seasons. I definitely recommend giving this a read.
I really enjoyed reading this novella. Perfect short story to get ready for the spooky seasons. I definitely recommend giving this a read.
October 19, 2025
Read this during my tattoo appointment and it was such a vibe for Halloween! I had a hard time keeping a straight face during a couple scenes 🥵 overall great spicy monster love story, as with most novellas though it left me wanting just a little bit more.
September 29, 2025
absolutely horrid. so ridiculously bad. an hour of my life I'll never get back.
October 24, 2025
Pumpkinhead by G.M. Draevyn – This was an Amazon freebie. If you want a guy to actually let the world burn for you, this is your brand of chaos! Happy Hallow Reading!
November 17, 2025
short and spicy
A quick spicy read , I almost feel like with a touch of fantasy . Definitely has you on the edge of your seat waiting for what’s to come next .
A quick spicy read , I almost feel like with a touch of fantasy . Definitely has you on the edge of your seat waiting for what’s to come next .
October 5, 2025
(As always. Check your triggers)
A delightfully dark, spicy and delicious Halloween novella that I would recommend for anytime of the year.
A delightfully dark, spicy and delicious Halloween novella that I would recommend for anytime of the year.
December 9, 2025
This was a good Halloween read, the spice was something else. It will be a yearly Halloween read for me.
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