EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 48 MIN
Pen Pal (2012), Dathan Auerbach | Horror Book Club Review | S01E01
from Spooky Frog Horrifying Books Podcast · host spookyfrogpodcast
Welcome to the first episode of the Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Podcast! Join hosts Samantha and Jeffy as they discuss the indie horror novel 'Pen Pal' by Dathan Auerbach. This psychological horror story started as a viral Reddit post and evolved into a community-supported novel. The episode explores the book's nostalgic yet unsettling narrative, characterized by its depiction of childhood memories and the creeping dread that unravels as the protagonist revisits forgotten events from his past. With a nostalgic setting and an atmosphere of escalating unease, 'Pen Pal' offers an eerie look at how ordinary childhood events can mask darker truths. Tune in for an engaging discussion about horror, nostalgia, and the vibrant world of indie novels!
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Welcome to the first episode of the Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Podcast! Join hosts Samantha and Jeffy as they discuss the indie horror novel 'Pen Pal' by Dathan Auerbach. This psychological horror story started as a viral Reddit post and evolved into a community-supported novel. The episode explores the book's nostalgic yet unsettling narrative, characterized by its depiction of childhood memories and the creeping dread that unravels as the protagonist revisits forgotten events from his past. With a nostalgic setting and an atmosphere of escalating unease, 'Pen Pal' offers an eerie look at how ordinary childhood events can mask darker truths. Tune in for an engaging discussion about horror, nostalgia, and the vibrant world of indie novels!
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