Pumpkin Spice and Haunted Nights

Pumpkin Spice and Haunted Nights presents a collection of short stories by Narielle Living and other contributors from the Chesapeake Bay Writers. The text explores the intersection of seasonal rituals and supernatural events. It examines how Halloween serves as a window for monsters to roam and demons to attempt escape. The narratives consider spirits that offer lessons about contemporary life through the lens of the past. Readers encounter tales where portals appear in unexpected locations, blending the mundane with the eerie. The anthology features diverse voices including Patti Gaustad Procopi, ML Brei, Bradley Harper, Carl J. Shirley, Sonja McGiboney, Denise DeVries, Susan Williamson, Lissette Lorenz, allison keli, Adam Clayton, Ginger Adelstone, and Sandy Hicks. These authors draw on traditions of gothic fiction and supernatural horror to create stories set against the backdrop of autumn foliage and chill. The work is organized as a series of distinct narratives rather than a single continuous plot. It suits readers who enjoy atmospheric horror and seasonal folklore. Those seeking fast-paced action or non-fiction may find the slow-burn tone less appealing. The collection relies on the established tropes of Halloween fiction. It uses the imagery of pumpkins and changing leaves to frame its supernatural elements. The stories do not promise resolution but rather observation of the uncanny. Living contributes to this ensemble by bringing her specific perspective on haunted nights. The book remains grounded in the physical reality of the season while venturing into the metaphysical.