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One Horrific Halloween Night

Hallows Eve: Halloween in Harvest Creek follows the residents of a small town stuck in a living nightmare of horror. What was the inspiration for the setup of your short story collection?

My main inspiration for Hallows Eve is Halloween itself. I’ve always loved it. It’s been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. I set it up the way I did because I wanted to tell the story of one horrific Halloween night from different characters’ perspectives. I was also partially inspired by the 2007 film Trick ‘r Treat!

What draws you to the genre of horror and occult fiction and makes it ripe for you to write such a great anthology of short stories that all blend together into a dark supernatural tale?

I’ve been drawn to the horror genre since early childhood partly by my never-ending obsession with all things dark and spooky. I wrote Hallows Eve the way I did because I’ve never seen horror short stories written with them all intertwining, so I figured I’d give it a try!

I felt that Hallows Eve delivers the drama so well that it flirts with the grimdark genre. Was it your intention to give the story a darker tone?

I wanted Hallows Eve to be as dark as possible. I wanted to write something that was genuinely unsettling, but also something that was akin to an amusement park ride in its tone and pacing!

What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?

I’m currently working on a novel called Haint Blue. It’s a horror story that pays homage to the Gullah people of coastal S.C and their legends. It should be releasing later this summer, and after that, I’ll be working on the sequel to Hallows Eve!

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Hallows Eve, unfolds through a series of interconnected short stories, Declan and his roommate Casey set out for a mischief night prank that goes horribly awry, resulting in the death of an old woman rumored to be the town’s “witch”. A high-school bonfire party in the haunted “Watcher’s woods” is stalked by a ruthless killer. A night shift convenience store clerk is plagued by haunting events. The restless spirits of a sadistic murderer and his child-victims must be appeased through a yearly ritual. This year on Hallows Eve the veil between the living and the dead isn’t just thinned, it’s torn wide open. As Halloween descends upon the sleepy town of Harvest Creek, it brings with it a whirlwind of supernatural revenge that threatens to destroy everyone in its path.

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Hallows Eve

Jan 2

Posted by Literary Titan

William Oswald invites readers into a deceptively quaint town with Hallows Eve, a collection of short stories where an undercurrent of malice undermines the surface serenity. This anthology, set against the quintessential backdrop of Halloween, unravels a tapestry of terror, weaving together narratives that explore the darkest corners of a seemingly innocent locale.

Oswald excels in creating a palpable sense of suspense that keeps readers teetering on the precipice of fear. From the enigmatic town witch to a sinister masked murderer, from a haunted house ritual gone awry to a store clerk’s night of relentless hauntings, each tale escalates in tension and complexity. The stories, while distinct, subtly intertwine, hinting at a larger, interconnected nightmare that plagues the town. A standout in the horror genre, Hallows Eve: Halloween in Harvest Creek, showcases Oswald’s adeptness at crafting narratives that are as terrifying as they are captivating. The book delves into graphic and sometimes brutal details, but these elements are never gratuitous, instead heightening the sense of imminent dread that pervades each story. The vividness of Oswald’s prose pulls readers into the heart of the action, making them witnesses to the unfolding horror. Each story concludes with a deftly executed twist, eschewing predictability and leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Oswald’s ability to surprise and unsettle is a testament to his storytelling prowess, ensuring that Hallows Eve: Halloween in Harvest Creek is a collection that will resonate with enthusiasts of the genre seeking originality and thrill. In this chilling anthology, readers are not merely observers but companions in a journey through the macabre, where each turn of the page is a step deeper into the unknown.

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