Eerie Creek
A Psychological
Folk-Horror Novel
In the isolated town of Eerie Creek, eight interconnected lives are drawn into a centuries-old mystery of forgotten folklore, mass psychosis, and buried secrets. As strange phenomena begin unraveling their relationships and sense of reality, they begin to uncover what Eerie Creek has been hiding for generations.
I originally planned Eerie Creek as an anthology of interconnected stories where each chapter can stand on its own while revealing pieces of the same strange town.
But as I continue to seek out this story, I realize there is a much bigger tale here. Eerie Creek is now becoming a full-length psychological folk-horror novel!
In the isolated town of Eerie Creek, eight interconnected lives are drawn into a centuries-old mystery of forgotten folklore, mass psychosis, and buried secrets. As strange phenomena begin unraveling their relationships and sense of reality, they begin to uncover what Eerie Creek has been hiding for generations.
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“They Don’t Call Us Eerie Creek for Nothing.”
I wrote my first horror short story back in 2018 as a screenplay called The Upside-Down Man. I’ve always been drawn to the dark themes in life—reading R.L. Stine as a child and collecting horror movies on DVD as a teen. After a professional in the industry told me that my writing had potential, I turned the screenplay into a short story and began my venture toward writing my Eerie Creek novel. I’ve always been fascinated by the dark ambiance of the Pacific Northwest and by how the mind can be both a safe haven and a labyrinth. Eerie Creek is my attempt to capture that haunting beauty and unsettling mystery.
Book Symbols
PENTACLE
TREE & FLORAL ROOTS
SPIDERS
HORSES
MOTHS & LARGE BUGS
FAERIES
HAWTHORN TREES
HANDS
MENTAL ILLNESS
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
ORCADIAN FOLKLORE
Book Tropes
SLOW BURN
FORCED PROXIMITY
UNLIKELY ALLIES
THE OUTSIDER
OBSESSIVE RESEARCHER
FEMALE RAGE
COLLECTIVE DELUSION
INHERITED SIN
THE CORRUPTED HEALER
SACRED NATURE
THE TOWN IS A CHARACTER
Eerie Creek is Evolving.
As many of you may know, I’m currently writing my next book, a psychological folk-horror! I originally planned Eerie Creek as an anthology of interconnected stories where each chapter can stand on its own while revealing pieces of the town. But as I continue to seek out this tale, I realize there is a much bigger story here. Eerie Creek is now becoming a full-length novel rather than a series of short stories!
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These images capture Eerie Creek’s aesthetic, vibe, and setting. All photographs were taken and directed by me, Hannah Spenner, to create the chilling and immersive world of Eerie Creek.
A ghostly figure in a blood-splattered sheet lurking in the woods—taken during a 2018 horror photoshoot I directed. It hints at the sinister secrets haunting the edges of Eerie Creek.
A quiet stream winding through mossy, twisted branches—an atmospheric scene I captured while exploring an overgrown trail that inspired Eerie Creek’s hidden corners.
Close-ups of blood-streaked hands clutching mossy trees—a chilling image from a 2018 horror photoshoot I captured, suggesting the town’s hidden violence and obsession.
A close-up shot of the manuscript cover for The Upside-Down Man, the first story that sparked the Eerie Creek project. This photograph captures the origins of the eerie atmosphere.
A winding road disappearing into the dense Pacific Northwest forest. This photo was taken by me during a trip to Hagg Lake—perfect for evoking the unsettling, hidden paths of Eerie Creek.
An ominous vintage theater with a flickering marquee in a small town—this photo I took on an overcast evening captures the echoes of forgotten stories that Eerie Creek portrays.
A girl in a cat mask clutching a bloodied bag, posed in the dark woods—a photo from my 2018 horror photoshoot. It encapsulates the unsettling innocence and eerie tension central to Eerie Creek.
A path through towering pines with shadows weaving through the forest floor. My own photo from a hike on the Trappist Abbey Trailhead, reflecting the foreboding beauty and isolated wilderness in Eerie Creek.
A moody shot of rain-slicked glass, with blurred shadows in the background. Captured by me on a stormy winter day, it hints at the blurred boundaries between reality and nightmare.
