Of Myth and Memento Mori

In "Beware of the Knockers," Lenore, a mortician and pumpkin carver in the Appalachian town of Hiraeth Hollow, eagerly anticipates Halloween but soon finds herself entwined in a haunting nightmare. As eerie knocking echoes through the night and a mysterious man appears, Lenore confronts a terror from folklore that threatens her community. With the help of the enigmatic Gwilym and the unfolding of family secrets, she must navigate the challenges of unexpected love and the fight against mythological chaos. This ghostly tale blends Southern humor with romance, a talking bat, and the rich tradition of Memento Mori.