How To Create a Monster — John Ward

Halloween used to be something special in Buford, Georgia-a time when the whole town embraced the creepy, the eerie, and the downright terrifying. For Emily and her artistic family, Halloween was more than just a holiday; it was a way of life. From competing in the annual home decorating contest to fully immersing themselves in the city's spooky festivities, every October was a celebration of fear and fun.But over the years, Emily began to notice something disturbing-Halloween started to change. The terrifying decorations and gory costumes were replaced with silly and cute themes, and the thrill of the holiday began to fade. Determined to bring back the horror-filled magic of Halloween, Emily wishes for a time when the holiday was truly scary.Little does she know, the mind is a powerful thing, and her desire to restore Halloween's spine-chilling essence will lead her down a dark and twisted path. As the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur, Emily finds herself confronting something far more terrifying than she could have ever imagined.Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Where Stories Come Alive!