Brian M. Sammons Books

There is a lake in the Seven Valley, near a town called Brichester. It is an eerie, haunted place, both by day and by night. Night especially though, is a time when no one in their right mind would go anywhere near it, or those oddly deserted houses that stand, albeit barely, on the edge of the shore. But why? What is it that moves about in that lake, a thing that makes its presence known with three sinister glowing eyes that protrude from beneath the water?Some believe it is an entity that traveled to Earth, many thousands of years ago inside a hollow meteor.Ramsey Campbell, Nick Mamatas, John Goodrich, Robert M. Price, Pete Rawlik, W.H. Pugmire, Edward Morris, Scott R. Jones, Thana Niveau, William Meikle, Orrin Grey, Tom Lynch, Konstantine Paradias, Josh Reynolds, Lee Clarke Zumpe, and Tim Waggoner, these are, The Children of Gla’aki.

The narrative captures the joyful essence of Halloween, highlighting the playful spirit of children dressed in costumes, the excitement of collecting candy, and the festive atmosphere created by pumpkins and Trick-or-Treating. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and celebration, embodying the fun and whimsy associated with this beloved holiday.