The PlaygroundJack Francis has lost his zest for life. Retirement has left him feeling old and divorce has left him feeling useless, until one day he witnesses something extraordinary. The Crack in the WallThe old stone wall that runs the length of Hendersonville Road in Milner's Hollow has a strange crack in it. On a beautiful summer's day, two little girls discover the terrifying truth about that crack.BossmanDisenchanted with his dead-end job, Eric Pendergrass discovers a strange way to make his boss pay.
Jill Benson is originally from Springfield, Missouri and has spent most of her adulthood in the Kansas City area. Both a Kansas University and Missouri State University (formerly SMSU) graduate, she loves the art of writing and telling a story.
"Since I was a child, I have always loved tales about ghosts, witches, vampires—all that fun stuff. If it makes my skin crawl, I love it. I am a proud fan of horror and supernatural tales, everything from Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King—and anything in between."
Jill has written and produced two murder mystery dinner theatre productions, and along with her husband, two movie shorts. This is her first novel. Jill resides in Lexington, North Carolina with her husband, Steve and their six wonderful dogs.