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Spider
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Expected 10 Mar 26Jenna is in her early thirties with a stable job, and hopes of a promotion are on the horizon. Life has had its ups and downs, but for the most part it’s been smooth sailing. That’s why when it starts, she’s taken aback.
You see, she begins experiencing a sensation most of us will experience at least once in our lifetimes. It’s very common, so no immediate sign for alarm. Jenna’s friends also reassure her that there’s nothing to worry about, and this provides some much-needed relief.
In Jenna’s case, however, what she’s experiencing is very much a cause for alarm. Her reality slowly begins to spin out of control, and she’s left grasping for answers.
Would you like to learn another fact about Jenna? She hates spiders.
Sanity is not the only thing unraveling in her life.
* Cover reveal on preorder date, February 10th.
You see, she begins experiencing a sensation most of us will experience at least once in our lifetimes. It’s very common, so no immediate sign for alarm. Jenna’s friends also reassure her that there’s nothing to worry about, and this provides some much-needed relief.
In Jenna’s case, however, what she’s experiencing is very much a cause for alarm. Her reality slowly begins to spin out of control, and she’s left grasping for answers.
Would you like to learn another fact about Jenna? She hates spiders.
Sanity is not the only thing unraveling in her life.
* Cover reveal on preorder date, February 10th.
- GenresHorror
Paperback
Expected publication March 10, 2026
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About the author
Janelle Schiecke
4 books138 followersJanelle Schiecke is an indie horror author based in New Jersey.
She's published three horror novellas:
The Clatter Man
Death Cult
Ghost Room
Her fourth horror novella, titled Spider, releases March 10th, 2026. She is also writing a sequel to The Clatter Man.
Despite the dark nature of her stories, Janelle lives a very happy and cozy life. When not writing, she loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling with her family, reading with her cats snuggled up close, and watching horror movies.
Yes, she loves Shudder.
You can follow Janelle on her social media accounts below:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/J_Schiecke
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelle.sch...
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janelle.schiecke
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She's published three horror novellas:
The Clatter Man
Death Cult
Ghost Room
Her fourth horror novella, titled Spider, releases March 10th, 2026. She is also writing a sequel to The Clatter Man.
Despite the dark nature of her stories, Janelle lives a very happy and cozy life. When not writing, she loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling with her family, reading with her cats snuggled up close, and watching horror movies.
Yes, she loves Shudder.
You can follow Janelle on her social media accounts below:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/J_Schiecke
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelle.sch...
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janelle.schiecke
Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/aMbPB
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January 5, 2026REVIEW COMING SOON🕷️🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
Spider is the latest novella from indie horror writer Janelle Schiecke and in ways is her best story yet. Skin-crawling tale is of thirty-something Jenna who has severe arachnophobia. Having encountered a spider in her bedroom one morning and then having a strange ringing start in her ears and pressure and pain form in her head, Jenna's paranoia and imagination go into overdrive. Jenna starts to believe there is a spider living in her head, thought that is scientifically impossible... isn't it?
That's the fun of this story of phobia-based terror as Jenna is a woman with a strong fear and a lot of anxieties. This makes her a prime candidate for paranoia and an unleashed imagination when she starts to believe there is something creeping around inside her head. If you have a fear of spider's this tale will be rough road ahead, but it is a lot of fun as Jenna progressively starts to believe her worst nightmare has come true. Schiecke weaves a web of goosebump inducing and sometimes outright gross moments as our likeable and embattled heroine has spiders on the brain... and maybe inside as well? Another enjoyable horror from Janelle Schiecke that is a fast and unnerving read.
That's the fun of this story of phobia-based terror as Jenna is a woman with a strong fear and a lot of anxieties. This makes her a prime candidate for paranoia and an unleashed imagination when she starts to believe there is something creeping around inside her head. If you have a fear of spider's this tale will be rough road ahead, but it is a lot of fun as Jenna progressively starts to believe her worst nightmare has come true. Schiecke weaves a web of goosebump inducing and sometimes outright gross moments as our likeable and embattled heroine has spiders on the brain... and maybe inside as well? Another enjoyable horror from Janelle Schiecke that is a fast and unnerving read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
lets take A dark and disturbing trip with author Janelle Schiecke sure to give you the Heebee Jeebies . in this tale of Arachnophobia Horror. as the main character Jenna believes there may be things happening to her that drive her into A downward spiral. [ do not want to give to much away ] A fast and very uneasy read for spider phobia people [ like me ha ha ]. thoroughly Enjoyed this from the dark mind of Janelle
January 7, 2026
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