October Rites

Rites of October: Volume 1 – Night Tales gathers four folkloric horror stories set on the thin nights when custom and superstition still rule the house. Here the dead listen at keyholes, bees wait to be told before the frost, parish trees grow masks for borrowed faces, and a tidal gate counts names carved on bone. Each tale marries unsettling ritual with human stakes, asking what love will pay to keep a home safe. Perfect for readers who crave atmospheric dread, old world lore, and slow burning terror rooted in family vows and village rules. Light a candle, keep your chair by the door, and ask the knock to name its teacher.

Author Biography

Spider Jeru is a 37-year-old storyteller with a deep love for myth-drenched cities, sky-bound worlds, and fantasy that isn’t afraid to bleed a little. His writing blends noir grit, surreal wonder, and a touch of chaotic charm-whether it’s exploring magical addiction in Unicorn Milk Is A Class-A Drug or unraveling ancient truths in the whimsical skies of The Mourning Tide. He writes for the dreamers, the rebels, and the kids who grew up loving strange maps in the backs of books. When he’s not writing, Spider can usually be found chasing down obscure folklore, tweaking imaginary machines, or drinking too much tea.