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The Pledge by Cale Dietrich

Your Lonely Nights Are Over by Adam Sass

The Spirit Bares its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

Beholder by Ryan La Sala

This Pact is Not Ours by Zachary Sergi

Bonus: Coming in 2024, Malicia by Steven Dos Santos

Double Bonus: While it’s not Horror, The Forest Demands its Due by Kosoko Jackson is a paranormal thriller that definitely fits the vibe of spooky season!