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An Easter Tale
Not all bunnies are nice!
Growing up in a small Delaware town has always been dull, yet the town harbors an ominous secret, and when Josh Walker brushes too close to the dangers of the mysterious forest where the adults in town forbid their children to play, he sets out on his own to learn what's behind all the fears and restrictions.
As Easter approaches, a holiday beset with family dinners, holiday sweets and the annual disappearance of at least one person into the Devil's Forest, never to be seen again, Josh stumbles into a world of chocolate, paintings that change, and the strange pull of the forest where knowing the difference between a rabbit and a hare can determine whether a casual walker in the forest will meet a grisly death.
The town's history of witchcraft isn't taught in the local schools, yet the adults seem to all know about it. As he crosses into the world of adulthood himself, Josh begins to see the significance of the chocolate stargazing hares, so popular in the local chocolate shop. The question is, will he embrace the magic of the forest, or become a sacrifice himself?
Growing up in a small Delaware town has always been dull, yet the town harbors an ominous secret, and when Josh Walker brushes too close to the dangers of the mysterious forest where the adults in town forbid their children to play, he sets out on his own to learn what's behind all the fears and restrictions.
As Easter approaches, a holiday beset with family dinners, holiday sweets and the annual disappearance of at least one person into the Devil's Forest, never to be seen again, Josh stumbles into a world of chocolate, paintings that change, and the strange pull of the forest where knowing the difference between a rabbit and a hare can determine whether a casual walker in the forest will meet a grisly death.
The town's history of witchcraft isn't taught in the local schools, yet the adults seem to all know about it. As he crosses into the world of adulthood himself, Josh begins to see the significance of the chocolate stargazing hares, so popular in the local chocolate shop. The question is, will he embrace the magic of the forest, or become a sacrifice himself?
102 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2026
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April 7, 2026
So, I love horror. And I needed a book for a challenge with an egg on the cover. I don't see a lot of Easter bunny horror so I decided to give this short story a try.
I found it interesting but I definitely have a few frustrations with it. I did like the lore, the creepy paintings and the way the parents were a bit ominous with the warnings. I found the small town cute and I loved the idea of this Chocolatier in the small town, employing the kids and handmaking candy.
But I found the lack of everyone knowing everyone in such a small town inconsistent within the story. I also found the kids and story felt much closer to middle grade and not the 18 year olds they were. I'd love clarification on what year this takes place - I found the lack of cell phones, barely any internet and no mention of social media jarring. Is this set in the 90's?
However, it's a quick read and I liked the abrupt but shocking conclusion.
I found it interesting but I definitely have a few frustrations with it. I did like the lore, the creepy paintings and the way the parents were a bit ominous with the warnings. I found the small town cute and I loved the idea of this Chocolatier in the small town, employing the kids and handmaking candy.
But I found the lack of everyone knowing everyone in such a small town inconsistent within the story. I also found the kids and story felt much closer to middle grade and not the 18 year olds they were. I'd love clarification on what year this takes place - I found the lack of cell phones, barely any internet and no mention of social media jarring. Is this set in the 90's?
However, it's a quick read and I liked the abrupt but shocking conclusion.
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