Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge
Set in a small Midwestern town on Halloween night in 1963, the story follows a chilling annual ritual where teenage boys are tasked with hunting down the October Boy, a supernatural creature with a pumpkin head, in hopes of winning a better life. As the night unfolds, the protagonist, Pete McCormick, discovers dark secrets about the town's traditions and his own family, leading to a gripping confrontation with the October Boy. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, rebellion, and the struggle for freedom against oppressive traditions.
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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