These Things Linger

Dan Franklin presents a haunting narrative in These Things Linger, published by Cemetery Dance Publications. The story follows Alex Wilson as he confronts the death of his estranged uncle, who raised him. Alex seeks reconciliation with the man who shaped his life, even if it means reaching out to the dead. This desperate act opens doors to dangers far worse than spectral visitors. The setting is Fair Hill, a nearly abandoned town centered around a single gas station. Beyond this desolate landscape lies the uncle’s broken-down trailer, a place where entities more vicious than ghosts reside. These creatures devour both the living and the dead, responding eagerly to Alex’s call for connection. The novel explores themes of desperation, depression, and heritage alongside supernatural horror. It examines how parts of our past refuse to fade away, leaving behind things that do not know how to die. Franklin crafts a twisting tale that refuses to offer easy comfort. Readers seeking gentle ghost stories or traditional haunted house tropes may find this work too unforgiving. Those who appreciate intense explorations of grief and the consequences of meddling with death will likely connect with its dark tone. The narrative does not shy away from the visceral nature of hunger and loss, grounding its supernatural elements in emotional reality.