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Orangefield, a picturesque mountain town famed for producing the finest, longest‑lasting pumpkins in the East, hosts a week‑long Pumpkin Days festival with contests, cook‑offs, and elaborate decorations. The town’s reputation for the best autumn harvest makes Halloween the pinnacle of celebration. Yet beneath this vibrant tradition lies a darker history: the Celtic Lord of Death, Samhain, has claimed Orangefield as his own. As myth blurs into reality, Samhain’s presence threatens to bring death and destruction to the idyllic community and beyond. The fate of all life hangs in delicate balance, leaving the townspeople desperate to protect their heritage.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Al Sarrantonio
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