Halloween Fiend by CV Hunt

Something dark and menacing said, "Trick or treat."   Put out your nightly offering and join Aurelien in the basement for a non-spoilery review of spooky-ooky "Halloween Fiend" C.V. Hunt. It's a dark, atmospheric novella about a lost small town, held hostage by a menacing monster, and a man who tries to change things. If you're not quite ready for summer, or can't wait for October, this one is for you. (And that cover art is by Sam Heimer, an excellently spooky artist!)  -- * Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod * Additional music and sound effects from zapsplat.com