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Writer's pictureKelli A. Wilkins
Feb 18, 20202 min read

February is “Women in Horror” Month

Hi everyone,

Did you know that February is “Women in Horror” month? To celebrate, I’m blogging about my two ghost stories, Dead ‘Til Dawn and Kropsy’s Curse.


First, let’s spend a night in the land of the dead with...


Dead ‘Til Dawn

Disturbing the dead doesn’t prove you’re brave – it proves you’re stupid.


After touring Gettysburg battlefield, Jessica, Tim, and Steve decide to sneak out to the Devil’s Den for some late-night fun. Jessica’s friend Kathy objects, and warns them about trespassing where they’re not wanted.

Undaunted by ghost stories and fueled by his own arrogance, Tim races toward the Devil’s Den. When the group drives through mysterious battlefield fog, they find themselves surrounded by Civil War soldiers looking for a little fun of their own.


Kathy leaves the others to fend for themselves and flees to Little Round Top. Although she’s rescued by a kindhearted Union solider named Charlie, she refuses to believe that what she’s experiencing is real. As the nighttime battle rages on, Charlie introduces Kathy to other weary soldiers, and she quickly realizes she’s trapped in the land of the dead until dawn.


Order Dead ‘Til Dawn here:


All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/4X9aLb


So how did this story come about? Well, if you know me, you know I love writing psychological/creepy/spooky horror stories. And I also love traveling to historic places—especially if they’re haunted.


This novella was inspired by actual events that happened to me in Gettysburg, PA. I had a very unusual experience with battlefield fog and I wanted to use it in a story.


Read the true story that inspired Dead 'Til Dawn in this blog:


Although I don’t consider myself a “paranormal investigator” I love exploring haunted places and taking ghost tours. Historic houses and basically “anything old and creepy” appeal to my imagination. Is it any surprise that I love Halloween?


And because Halloween is my favorite holiday, I wrote this Halloween-themed horror story…


Kropsy’s Curse

Late one Halloween night, two young boys venture into a secluded graveyard in the hopes of conjuring up a spirit. Although Kyle is skeptical and would rather be home eating candy and watching horror movies, he reluctantly goes along with Jerry’s plan. He doesn’t believe Ouija boards work—until this one starts spelling out a message…


This Halloween-themed 1500-word short story is a cautionary tale about playing with a Ouija board in a graveyard.


This piece of flash fiction came to me when I was mulling over horror ideas. I actually came up with the ending first, then built the rest of the story around it. I can’t give away any more than that without spoiling the story, so you’ll have to read it for yourself.


Kropsy’s Curse is only $.99! Get spooked here:


All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/47kMYj


In addition to these two horror ebooks (and my “disturbing” horror novella Nightmare in the North), my short fiction has appeared in several horror anthologies.


Want to read them? Visit my Amazon page for a full title list, links, and more!


Until next time,

Happy Haunting!


Kelli A. Wilkins





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