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Held Days
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 7 2026
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.24 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Twelve haunted folk tales. Twelve strange encounters with the dead. One unforgettable collection for the dark days of autumn.
What happens when an old ghost story refuses to stay in the past?
In Held Days, Ashley Gantz, PhD reimagines twelve traditional ghost stories and folk tales for a modern audience, breathing new life into forgotten hauntings, lingering spirits, eerie encounters, and the timeless fears that have traveled from one generation to the next.
These are stories of things remembered-and things that refuse to be forgotten.
From lonely roads and shadowed houses to restless graves and uncanny encounters, each tale draws on the atmosphere and storytelling traditions of folklore while offering a fresh, haunting perspective. Familiar legends become something stranger. Old warnings take on new meaning. And the boundary between the living and the dead begins to blur.
Darkly atmospheric and richly imagined, Held Days is a collection for readers who love classic ghost stories, regional folklore, supernatural fiction, and tales told by candlelight when the night feels just a little too quiet.
Twelve tales. Twelve hauntings. Some ghosts are not ready to leave.
Perfect for Halloween reading, autumn nights, fireside storytelling, and anyone who enjoys a good ghost story with a folkloric twist.
Turn down the lights. Open the book. And listen carefully.
You never know what might still be waiting.
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