Jack
A Folk Horror Halloween Story of Scarecrows, Rituals, and Rural Terror

A town steeped in tradition. A festival built on hope. A legend that refuses to die.Charli Clarke never wanted to visit Brackenholt, a secluded town in the middle of nowhere. She never wanted to spend a weekend picking pumpkins. She never wanted to leave the city behind.But her fiancé and twin brother had other ideas. They promised her countryside charm, crisp air, and a weekend of peace. What they got was something else entirely.The town is too quiet. The villagers whisper the legend of ‘Jack.’ And as Halloween approaches, Brackenholt’s strange harvest ritual take a terrifying turn.Charli soon realizes the festival isn’t about celebration. It’s about the feast.And Jack is hungry.Content Warning: Jack contains scenes of body horror, psychological distress, and disturbing imagery that some readers may find triggering. Reader discretion is advised.