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The Visitors: A Louisiana Paranormal Short
Celeste Beauregard comes from a long line of women with gifts—and a burden. For generations, her family has been haunted by Lés Viyité, The Visitors—or as her people call them, The Shadows—who linger just beyond the veil between worlds. When Celeste was a child, her mama carved pumpkins and filled them with candles every Halloween through the third of November. “The flame keeps out what don’t belong,” she’d say, but she never fully explained. And she died before she could.
Years later, on Halloween night, just as Celeste awakens to her own gifts, The Visitors appear in her yard. But the fire burns, and without an invitation, they cannot cross the threshold.
What begins as one eerie encounter quickly turns into a terror that won’t let go. Each night, they return—bolder and hungrier.
To survive until the veil closes, Celeste must honor her mama’s tradition and guard the light that stands between her bloodline and the evil determined to claim it. But will she make it through?
Years later, on Halloween night, just as Celeste awakens to her own gifts, The Visitors appear in her yard. But the fire burns, and without an invitation, they cannot cross the threshold.
What begins as one eerie encounter quickly turns into a terror that won’t let go. Each night, they return—bolder and hungrier.
To survive until the veil closes, Celeste must honor her mama’s tradition and guard the light that stands between her bloodline and the evil determined to claim it. But will she make it through?
42 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2025
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October 28, 2025
I don’t want visitors like these!
Quick and engaging read that peaked my interest from the start. This paranormal short story showed how deep family roots can go, especially when it comes to the fight for survival! Celeste was a very likable main character & I’m glad she had her aunt to explain to her the peculiar behavior of her mom’s past behaviors, as she carved pumpkins every year & filled them with candles. Tradition maybe? But why.. As Celeste learns of her family history, she is stunned with the revelation. Enjoyable short spooky story and perfect for this Halloween Season.
Quick and engaging read that peaked my interest from the start. This paranormal short story showed how deep family roots can go, especially when it comes to the fight for survival! Celeste was a very likable main character & I’m glad she had her aunt to explain to her the peculiar behavior of her mom’s past behaviors, as she carved pumpkins every year & filled them with candles. Tradition maybe? But why.. As Celeste learns of her family history, she is stunned with the revelation. Enjoyable short spooky story and perfect for this Halloween Season.
March 10, 2026
I'm a mark for Halloween-esque stories. It's like all the things I cherish are allowed to be out and about during that time of year. However, if someone sees me parading down the street with fake blood over me in like July...that's a problem. Bunch of prudes and busybodies around here. Anyway, this was a really great first read from De' Andrea. Captured the beautiful, unique atmosphere down in the bayou, choosing its supernatural and horror elements perfectly. The family lore and everything was just spot on and, unlike a majority of other ghost and haunting type stories, it was short and to the point. Nothing felt like it dragged or was written to just occupy additional pages. Could have maybe been a little longer, but not much, to further keep the reader into the majestic atmosphere it boasted, but that's really my only critique. Solid story!
November 3, 2025
This was short, but deep.
It was Halloween and Celeste Beauregard was chosen to fight the darkness to protect her family's legacy. When I tell you this read like a movie🤣😩 I was scared, on edge, and just shook.
It was Halloween and Celeste Beauregard was chosen to fight the darkness to protect her family's legacy. When I tell you this read like a movie🤣😩 I was scared, on edge, and just shook.
November 1, 2025
Uninvited Visitors aren’t welcome
For this to be a novella I got a lot out of this book. Celeste listened and watched the teachings of her mom and even though she didn’t get everything she got the most important things. Aunt Odette filled in a lot of the gaps and was right there to make sure her niece healed properly. This is why I don’t invite people to my dwelling and I don’t have welcome mats!!!! Perfect spooky season read.
For this to be a novella I got a lot out of this book. Celeste listened and watched the teachings of her mom and even though she didn’t get everything she got the most important things. Aunt Odette filled in a lot of the gaps and was right there to make sure her niece healed properly. This is why I don’t invite people to my dwelling and I don’t have welcome mats!!!! Perfect spooky season read.
November 7, 2025
loved it
This was the perfect Halloween short. I loved every bit of it. This gave witchy paranormal vibes. Great job author de Andrea. Can’t wait to read more of your catalog. Five stars for my review.
This was the perfect Halloween short. I loved every bit of it. This gave witchy paranormal vibes. Great job author de Andrea. Can’t wait to read more of your catalog. Five stars for my review.
January 2, 2026
Short & sweet, I feel like if it weren’t a short story and we were able to dive deeper into it, it would def eat.
February 11, 2026
Very Quick read
With it being a Quick read still made a impact I liked the family history aspect of the book plus the strength and courage of the FMC
Keith Book Korner
With it being a Quick read still made a impact I liked the family history aspect of the book plus the strength and courage of the FMC
Keith Book Korner
April 17, 2026
“Burn yourself out for me, little flame.”
A quick yet perfect read for Summerween, Halloween or just a spooky read.
-natural & spiritual realms
-gore & emotional intensity
-generational spirituality & ancestry
-Halloween vibes
-fast pacing
-40 pages
There is always going to be something special about Black spirituality practices in literature. This was an engaging read that immerses you in Celeste’s story. I also enjoyed the photos at the beginning. It made the story feel more real, adding more connection between the reader and the plot.
A quick yet perfect read for Summerween, Halloween or just a spooky read.
-natural & spiritual realms
-gore & emotional intensity
-generational spirituality & ancestry
-Halloween vibes
-fast pacing
-40 pages
There is always going to be something special about Black spirituality practices in literature. This was an engaging read that immerses you in Celeste’s story. I also enjoyed the photos at the beginning. It made the story feel more real, adding more connection between the reader and the plot.
April 17, 2026
This was a very quick read that didn’t waste any time getting into the action. I loved the spooky Louisiana vibes and the cover is absolutely stunning!
August 12, 2026
2.5 Stars
Quick and straight to the point.
Quick and straight to the point.
January 9, 2026
this was some SCURRY SHIT! I loved it! Louisiana bayou setting, familial bonds, women with spiritual gifts, entities as old as time... yes, yes, YES!
October 25, 2025
I really enjoyed this story. The writing is vivid and engaging, and it does an excellent job of immersing the reader. The pace is fast and kept my attention. Since it is a short story, I found myself wanting more, especially more background and world-building to help fully understand the setting and the stakes.
I also wanted deeper insight into the characters, their powers, and the motivations of the other team, as some of it felt a little underdeveloped. The suspense was very well done, keeping me invested in what was happening next, and the tension between the characters added to the intrigue.
The ending was satisfying in some ways, but it also felt a little rushed and left me with questions that I would love to see explored further. I would definitely read a part two, a prequel, or even a story that follows the future family dealing with the consequences of these events, even though they thought the problem was resolved.
If you want a short, good read for spooky season, here you go. I am looking forward to reading more from this author and experiencing more of the worlds and characters they create.
I also wanted deeper insight into the characters, their powers, and the motivations of the other team, as some of it felt a little underdeveloped. The suspense was very well done, keeping me invested in what was happening next, and the tension between the characters added to the intrigue.
The ending was satisfying in some ways, but it also felt a little rushed and left me with questions that I would love to see explored further. I would definitely read a part two, a prequel, or even a story that follows the future family dealing with the consequences of these events, even though they thought the problem was resolved.
If you want a short, good read for spooky season, here you go. I am looking forward to reading more from this author and experiencing more of the worlds and characters they create.
November 1, 2025
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up
This one was interesting! It took me a couple tries to actually start it, but once I did, I flew through it. I love when a story surprises me like that.
The Visitors isn’t just a spooky Louisiana short. It's about legacy, ancestry, and what it means to remember who you come from. Celeste’s journey hit deep for me. And the atmosphere?? Creepy in the best way. Every page had me like, “Oh lord, not again 🥴” or “FOOOUUURRRRR?? There were only two yesterday!!” 😂 The suspense was suspensing.
But what I loved most was how it tied back to strength, that fear doesn’t mean you’re weak, and that our ancestors’ power lives on through us. By the end, it wasn’t just about ghosts, but about remembering, honoring, and continuing what was started long before you.
A short read with heart, heritage, and just the right amount of haunt.
This one was interesting! It took me a couple tries to actually start it, but once I did, I flew through it. I love when a story surprises me like that.
The Visitors isn’t just a spooky Louisiana short. It's about legacy, ancestry, and what it means to remember who you come from. Celeste’s journey hit deep for me. And the atmosphere?? Creepy in the best way. Every page had me like, “Oh lord, not again 🥴” or “FOOOUUURRRRR?? There were only two yesterday!!” 😂 The suspense was suspensing.
But what I loved most was how it tied back to strength, that fear doesn’t mean you’re weak, and that our ancestors’ power lives on through us. By the end, it wasn’t just about ghosts, but about remembering, honoring, and continuing what was started long before you.
A short read with heart, heritage, and just the right amount of haunt.
November 13, 2025
This enchanting paranormal short story captured my interest from the very first sentence, unraveling a narrative that explores the deep bonds of family, particularly in dire times. Our charming protagonist, Celeste, sets off on an enlightening adventure with her aunt, who reveals the mysterious and candlelit pumpkin-carving customs of her mother. Are these practices merely festive rituals, or is there a deeper mystery lurking beneath? As Celeste delves into her family's concealed past, she finds herself astonished by the astonishing truths that surface. A delightful blend of chills and charm, this tale is perfectly suited for the Halloween season, featuring vivid prose that engulfs the reader and a swift pace that keeps one riveted. Although it's a brief read, I couldn’t help but crave more intricate world-building and developed stakes to fully immerse myself in the narrative.
October 23, 2026
Listen, I don’t want ANY visitors coming to my house after reading this! De’Andrea took a Louisiana setting, family history, and some genuinely creepy supernatural elements and gave us a spooky little story that gets right into the action. I really enjoyed following Celeste as she learns more about her family’s legacy and faces something that has been haunting the women in her bloodline for generations. The atmosphere was eerie, the tension kept me invested, and I loved how the story highlighted the strength passed down through generations of women. My only real complaint is that I wanted MORE! I would’ve loved to learn more about the family’s history and the origins of the Visitors because there’s so much potential here. Still, this was a quick, creepy read with a strong sense of heritage and some unsettling moments. De’Andrea, I need more from this world because I have QUESTIONS!
June 10, 2026
I enjoyed this book overall, but I found myself wanting a little more background on the family history. I would have loved to see flashbacks or a few chapters showing what happened between her grandmother and mother and how their stories ultimately ended. I think that would have added even more depth and emotional weight to the story.
I also found myself wondering about the aunt. Was she not targeted because she didn’t live in the house, or did I miss an explanation somewhere along the way? That’s one of the questions that stayed with me after I finished reading.
Even with those questions, I enjoyed the story and thought the plot was intriguing. I just wanted a little more of the family’s history and backstory like how did this come about.
I also found myself wondering about the aunt. Was she not targeted because she didn’t live in the house, or did I miss an explanation somewhere along the way? That’s one of the questions that stayed with me after I finished reading.
Even with those questions, I enjoyed the story and thought the plot was intriguing. I just wanted a little more of the family’s history and backstory like how did this come about.
October 27, 2025
Try your hand... Maam!!!
Now I know this a short but I wanted so much more. Im greedy!! I want the whole family history and more indepth struggle of the battle between the family and their fights. This was so freaking good!! It literally read like a movie and I literally had chills when her mom stepped in. Tried your hand?? Ma'am aint no way!! This is definitely in your niche of writing. I really hope to see more of this from you. I definitely recommend for readers to try it!
Very well written and kept me on the edge and if you can't tell I'm feigning for more of this story and even more of this genre from you.
Chef kiss!!
Now I know this a short but I wanted so much more. Im greedy!! I want the whole family history and more indepth struggle of the battle between the family and their fights. This was so freaking good!! It literally read like a movie and I literally had chills when her mom stepped in. Tried your hand?? Ma'am aint no way!! This is definitely in your niche of writing. I really hope to see more of this from you. I definitely recommend for readers to try it!
Very well written and kept me on the edge and if you can't tell I'm feigning for more of this story and even more of this genre from you.
Chef kiss!!
October 28, 2026
NOW THIS is a spooky short read. I was engaged from the beginning. Who doesn’t love a spooky folklore that turns into a reality? Especially one in Louisiana. This was everything I needed in a short Halloween read.
Celeste moves back to her childhood home and continues the “tradition” of carving and lighting a pumpkin to be set on her front porch. She soon comes to realize there is more to this tradition than she thinks. Her aunt Odette fills her in and Celeste now has a spirit to ward off. A spirit that has been terrorizing her family for centuries.
This gave a spooky, spiritual awakening, folklore and gave me chills. A super quick read and I recommended it!
Celeste moves back to her childhood home and continues the “tradition” of carving and lighting a pumpkin to be set on her front porch. She soon comes to realize there is more to this tradition than she thinks. Her aunt Odette fills her in and Celeste now has a spirit to ward off. A spirit that has been terrorizing her family for centuries.
This gave a spooky, spiritual awakening, folklore and gave me chills. A super quick read and I recommended it!
November 19, 2025
This...
And she did it again! This is my first "scary" book. I truly have no words but it had me jumping while reading it. I dosed off but when she started fighting I promise you I woke up...
This was an awesome book. I know I'm late on the review but I read books and sometimes forget to review them. Now on to review her other October novel that I read and forgot to review...
Novelist Davis
And she did it again! This is my first "scary" book. I truly have no words but it had me jumping while reading it. I dosed off but when she started fighting I promise you I woke up...
This was an awesome book. I know I'm late on the review but I read books and sometimes forget to review them. Now on to review her other October novel that I read and forgot to review...
Novelist Davis
October 23, 2026
The Visitor: A Louisiana Paranormal Short was an absolutely brilliant read! The descriptive writing was phenomenal, making me feel as though I had been dropped right into the story. The author does a wonderful job of bringing the atmosphere to life and drawing the reader into the paranormal experience. It’s a quick read that packs a punch and keeps you immersed from beginning to end. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a little paranormal mystery with vivid, engaging storytelling. Highly enjoyable!
October 27, 2025
A very complex and engaging paranormal read
I thoroughly enjoyed this spooky paranormal book. It came just in time for Halloween. Celeste, the FMC, comes from a long line of strength, and it came in handy when she was faced with her own battle. I just wish it was longer to get more background.
I thoroughly enjoyed this spooky paranormal book. It came just in time for Halloween. Celeste, the FMC, comes from a long line of strength, and it came in handy when she was faced with her own battle. I just wish it was longer to get more background.
February 2, 2026
The Visitors
I loved this! Most would not but it is a GREAT read. This is more than what some would call rituals or hoodoo. This is the picture of spiritual warfare in fiction form. When you come from a strong lineage of prayer warriors (especially women) you can fight any battle! I definitely caught the hidden message in chapter 4! I’m definitely a fan!
I loved this! Most would not but it is a GREAT read. This is more than what some would call rituals or hoodoo. This is the picture of spiritual warfare in fiction form. When you come from a strong lineage of prayer warriors (especially women) you can fight any battle! I definitely caught the hidden message in chapter 4! I’m definitely a fan!
August 6, 2026
Oh Wow This Was Crazy
Listen I was not expecting things to go the way they went for Celeste real quick in this right here. That girl went through a whole BATTLE on her porch !! Her bloodline proved to be VERY STRONG! I just can’t get over the battle she had to endure on her porch !
Listen I was not expecting things to go the way they went for Celeste real quick in this right here. That girl went through a whole BATTLE on her porch !! Her bloodline proved to be VERY STRONG! I just can’t get over the battle she had to endure on her porch !
October 8, 2026
Oh this book was a perfect short spooky read. Made me wonder what Celeste’s mother did when she had the role of being marked, because by the end, Celeste had come up with a way to protect her neighborhood. I’m also wondering why her family was marked. So many questions but a great story overall. Lowkey makes me want to carve a pumpkin this year and put a candle in it.
October 12, 2026
The Visitors 3.5 ⭐️
I liked this story but I feel a lot was lacking. I applaud Celeste for being a one woman army again the Shadows and standing her ground all night on that porch. I wish we got more of the background story of Celeste’s family and The Shadows. Also when and who did she get pregnant by?!
I liked this story but I feel a lot was lacking. I applaud Celeste for being a one woman army again the Shadows and standing her ground all night on that porch. I wish we got more of the background story of Celeste’s family and The Shadows. Also when and who did she get pregnant by?!
October 31, 2026
3.75 stars!
Spooky ookie story and that's why I waited til daytime to read 😅
They way I would pumpkins surrounding the entire house and alo inside the house cause baby I don't have time for this!
⚠️⚠️⚠️ And SPOILER SPOILER WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️
🚫🚫🚫
she just pops up pregnant at end like who's the father 😅
But anyways, this was a perfect Halloween read.
Spooky ookie story and that's why I waited til daytime to read 😅
They way I would pumpkins surrounding the entire house and alo inside the house cause baby I don't have time for this!
⚠️⚠️⚠️ And SPOILER SPOILER WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️
🚫🚫🚫
she just pops up pregnant at end like who's the father 😅
But anyways, this was a perfect Halloween read.
October 25, 2025
Too Good to Put Down!
An outstanding and well written Paranormal Short! De’Andrea has crafted a creepy supernatural read with both elements of the spiritual and physical! This is a must read for the season! 🎃🕯️
An outstanding and well written Paranormal Short! De’Andrea has crafted a creepy supernatural read with both elements of the spiritual and physical! This is a must read for the season! 🎃🕯️
October 29, 2025
This was a fun, quick paranormal read and perfect timing for Halloween! I really liked how descriptive the writing was and how it touched on ancestor veneration. Overall, a solid and enjoyable story.
November 4, 2025
Attention Grabbing
Each time of the page I wanted to know what was happening next definitely the attention grabbing with each page. Would love to see you more of the story of the family gift.
Each time of the page I wanted to know what was happening next definitely the attention grabbing with each page. Would love to see you more of the story of the family gift.
January 2, 2026
This was short but packed a punch. It’s speaks volumes when the story is under 100 pages and grabs you right away. The Visitors did just that. Action packed and straight to the point. I always love hearing about heritage, roots and anything that brings that Louisiana twang.
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