Book Blogger Hop: 'Retell a Halloween Story'

Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!

This Week's Prompt:

If you could retell a Halloween story or trope from a fresh angle, what would you choose and why?

My Answer:

Is a haunted house considered a trope? There are many haunted house novels, especially in the last few years, and unfortunately, I've found most of them disappointing and poorly written. These stories lack a haunting atmosphere. The house should be the main character, while the occupants serve as well-developed secondary characters. 

Another issue with modern haunted-house stories is that the occupants often fall into stereotypes and rely on predictable horror clichés. To bring a fresh perspective to such a story, the characters need to be realistic, flawed, and distinct from one another. Regardless of the time period setting, the haunted house should have a Gothic, vivid atmosphere that makes it feel alive.

〜B.J. Burgess

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