The Ash Mill Incident

Set in Coldwater, West Virginia, in 1973, "The Ash Mill Incident" follows investigative journalist Jack Callahan as he uncovers dark secrets hidden beneath an abandoned textile mill where three children have vanished. As he explores the ruins armed with only basic recording tools, he encounters mysterious sounds and a foreboding presence rooted in the town's history. Blending elements of supernatural investigation and atmospheric folk horror, this standalone novella is the first in a series exploring eerie mysteries of the 1970s.