Holly Jolly Campfire Stories by J K Franko Jr
Book starts with a dedication then the stories. This collection is also perfect for Halloween stories.
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1. Mister Pu ffinstuff
First one is about Natalie and it's just before Christmas and it's snowing. Her mother wnats Georgie to go help her build the snowman after an argument at the table.
He refers to the snowman as something not so nice. They hold hands when the snowman is completed and make a wish...
Christmas day the family can't find Georgie so police come to investigate. Natalie has now lost interest in playing with the snowman.
It's not until March and the snow melts does the story get real creepy.
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2. Holly Jolly Christmas
In next story: Mary is having a holiday party. Mary cries over Helen her daughter, she is fearful of the future.
Sydney a visitor had gone to visit with Helen, her hair is gone and she's disfigured. Sydney is sorry of her past deeds, they were mean.
Helen made a gift for her as the other girl took a bite, she was choking...
The creature asks which stays and the reaper takes care of his deed.
3. The View
Koe had bought a house really good price cuz owner had died in the house.
As he went to turn the fuse box on he discovers other things. a viewmaster. I remember mine.
Brought it into school and the person behind me put their feet on top of it, breaking it, really cool things inside.
This viewmaster has some scenes and wonders why they are of him. Strange things as he waits for the family to arrive.
Hears things but when he goes to investigate there's nothing there, Til there is...
4. The Flight
He was packing to go home for the day. A car almost hits him and he pulled a muscle in his leg.
Things aren't what they appear to be, not normal. He sits to have his fortune told about his future.
Involves him on a plane, which he is going on for work travel the next day. She tells him it will be the death of him.
Sheck the robot dog is acting strange and there are a lot of other strange things in the neighborhood.
Police, and things flying in the sky are all around, Then he notices a plane...
Acknowledgements and other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Excerpt from The Talion Series is included.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
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