October Rites

Five folkloric Halloween tales where small rituals keep the dark at the door. A leprechaun coaxes a girl’s wildest dreams for a price; six children are taken into a maze that feeds a distant world; a suburban housewarming seats the uncounted dead; a pastor bans the straw rites and wakes the fields; a new glass highway wall learns to collect the old procession’s toll. Lush, eerie, and deeply human, these stories turn kitchens, lanes, and mirrors into thresholds where choices matter. Perfect for readers who love gothic atmosphere, folk magic, and horror that lingers long after the light is out. Light on gore, heavy on dread and wonder, this collection invites you to bring bread, mind your name, and step carefully.

Author Biography

Spider Jeru is a 37-year-old storyteller with a deep love for myth-drenched cities, sky-bound worlds, and fantasy that isn’t afraid to bleed a little. His writing blends noir grit, surreal wonder, and a touch of chaotic charm-whether it’s exploring magical addiction in Unicorn Milk Is A Class-A Drug or unraveling ancient truths in the whimsical skies of The Mourning Tide. He writes for the dreamers, the rebels, and the kids who grew up loving strange maps in the backs of books. When he’s not writing, Spider can usually be found chasing down obscure folklore, tweaking imaginary machines, or drinking too much tea.