Pumpkinhead

by G.M. Draevyn

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.

Genres: Halloween

88 pages, Paperback

Published September 17, 2025

Reviews

[CristoC · Rating 1 out of 5]

He has a pumpkin head and yet it's the joggers and sneakers that made me laugh like a maniac...go figure

[Jessica Sanders · Rating 2 out of 5]

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

[Meagan Trotter · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 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! ✨

[Xiomara · Rating 2 out of 5]

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!!

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[CC Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun short smutty read

This was a fun little short Halloween read. Its is a smutty extra short retelling of the headless horse man.

[Vanessa Ouellette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A spicy, spooky tale about the Harvester, Pumpkinhead, and witch.

[Lauren Morison · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Elizabeth Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Teeny Martini · Rating 3 out of 5]

quickly spicy halloween novella - i suggest going in blind.

[Haleigh Kjelvik · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a great short story/novella. it was great from start to finish

[Anna Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Brittney Gretzon · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Nicole Houser · Rating 1 out of 5]

absolutely horrid. so ridiculously bad. an hour of my life I'll never get back.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

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!

[Britny Oliver · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 .

[Christine Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

(As always. Check your triggers)
A delightfully dark, spicy and delicious Halloween novella that I would recommend for anytime of the year.

[Nikki Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good Halloween read, the spice was something else. It will be a yearly Halloween read for me.