Celebrating
Women in Horror Month (Part 1)
By
Kelli A. Wilkins
Hi everyone,
People usually associate February with Valentine’s Day
and romance… but did you know February is “Women in Horror” month? To
celebrate, I’m blogging about my two ghost stories, Dead ‘Til Dawn and Kropsy’s
Curse.
First, let’s spend a night in the land of the dead
with Dead
‘Til Dawn…
Dead ‘Til Dawn
Disturbing
the dead doesn’t prove you’re brave – it proves you’re stupid.
After touring
Gettysburg battlefield, Jessica, Tim, and Steve decide to sneak out to the
Devil’s Den for some late-night fun. Jessica’s friend Kathy objects, and warns
them about trespassing where they’re not wanted.
Undaunted by ghost stories and fueled by his own arrogance, Tim races toward
the Devil’s Den. When the group drives through mysterious battlefield fog, they
find themselves surrounded by Civil War soldiers looking for a little fun of
their own.
Kathy leaves the others to fend for themselves and flees to Little Round Top.
Although she’s rescued by a kindhearted Union solider named Charlie, she
refuses to believe what she’s experiencing is real. As the nighttime battle
rages on, Charlie introduces Kathy to other weary soldiers, and she quickly
realizes she’s trapped in the land of the dead until dawn.
Order
Dead ‘Til Dawn here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Til-Dawn-Civil-Horror-ebook/dp/B015LHI08A
All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/4X9aLb
So how did this story come about? Well, if you know
me, you know I love writing psychological/creepy/spooky horror stories. And I
also love traveling to historic places—especially if they’re haunted.
This novella was inspired by actual events that
happened to me in Gettysburg, PA. I had a very unusual experience with
battlefield fog and I wanted to use it in a story. Last year, I wrote a true
story account of the incident, and it appeared in the Out of Time anthology.
(You can order Out of Time here: https://www.timberghostpress.com/out-of-time1.html I also blogged about the anthology here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/just-in-time-for-halloween-26-true-stories-of-the-paranormal
Although I don’t consider myself a “paranormal
investigator” I love exploring haunted places and taking ghost tours. Historic
houses and “anything old and creepy” appeal to my imagination. Is it any
surprise that I love Halloween?
And because Halloween is my favorite holiday, I wrote
this Halloween-themed horror story…
Kropsy’s Curse
Late one Halloween night, two young boys venture into
a secluded graveyard in the hopes of conjuring up a spirit. Although Kyle is
skeptical and would rather be home eating candy and watching horror movies, he
reluctantly goes along with Jerry’s plan. He doesn’t believe Ouija boards
work—until this one starts spelling out a message…
Kropsy’s Curse is only $.99! Get spooked here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kropsys-Curse-Kelli-Wilkins-ebook/dp/B014IAH848
All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/47kMYj
This piece of flash fiction came to me when I was
mulling over horror ideas. I actually came up with the (strange) ending first,
then built the rest of the story around it. I can’t give away any more without
spoiling the story, so you’ll have to read it for yourself.
In addition to these two horror ebooks (and my
“disturbing” horror novella Nightmare in the North), I’ve also
published two mini-mystery/thrillers, and my short fiction has appeared in
several horror anthologies. Visit my Amazon page www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins for
a full title list, links, and more!
Happy Reading!
Kelli A. Wilkins
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories.
Her latest novel, In Another World, was published
in early 2022. This contemporary mystery/romance is set
in the world of the paranormal.
She released two horror shorts, More
Than I Bargained For and Silent Sentinel in 2021.
Like to write? Check out Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics
to Get You Writing. This fun and innovative guide to
journaling is filled with hundreds of thought-provoking prompts designed to get
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Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and visit her
website/blog www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and social media links.
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