The Lost and Lonely

Halloween night. Four kids. Full candy bags. And a pair of bullies waiting in the dark.

After their treats are stolen, they cross the river into Old Town—where the houses sit farther back, the trees grow thicker, and four new friends appear out of the night.

They know every house. They know every shortcut. And they desperately want the new kids to stay and play… just a little longer.

The Lost and Lonely is a haunting, bittersweet Halloween short story about childhood, friendship that refuses to fade, and the children who never made it home. Perfect for readers who love atmospheric ghost stories, nostalgic small-town tales, and supernatural fiction that lingers long after the last page.

One-click now—and listen for the whistle in the dark.