October Chronicles

Braden’s got a wonderful wife, darling three-year-old son, nominal success as a novelist—and no contact with his parents for years, with very good reason. Then a box of his books is accidentally—and mysteriously—delivered to his childhood home. Against his own best judgment, Braden swings by the old place with his son, Josiah, to pick up the box. In and out, super fast, no big deal. The house has other ideas.

Urban legends of a murderous figure called Springheel Jack date back to the 19th century. What Baylee is about to learn is that “he” is most certainly for real...and not alone. When her only living relative - her older brother - becomes one of the bloodthirsty creatures, Baylee’s sole chance to turn him back rests with the only people inclined to believe her story: Her brother’s nerdy RPG gamer friends.

When a grotesque assailant blinds Travis, he begs his best friend Jim protect his ex-wife and daughter. Jim is happy to try, since he loves Travis's family - his ex-wife a little too much, in fact. Another member of Travis's family is mauled, then another...only with his daughter's life potentially at risk does Travis admit he may know the attacker. As police race to protect the girl, Jim discovers it's far too late: someone's lying in wait, and what he - or they - want is the last thing Jim could ever have expected....  

Three spooky short stories from Stoker-nominated author Tom Leveen, reaching back into his early writing career. Two are a little funny, the other is a little scary.