Carl W. Bosch

Five stories, five Halloweens, one long haunting. Since 2020, Mr. Tricks has shadowed Brunswick’s life—appearing in doorways, lakes, lighthouses, and dreams. Each year he’s changed shape, but the story has always been about something more human: growing up, carrying fear, and learning what it means to face what follows you. Thanks for walking through these Halloweens with me. Now, one more turn down the path—back to Brunswick, back to the shadow, and back to Mr. Tricks. But

Jessie loved Calavera Cucina.  It was just the type of restaurant she always wanted to work for.  Cool and hip, a menu filled with interesting and exotic entrees.  Green chili burgers, carne seca, enchilada montada, and Native American fry bread sopapillas delighted the customers.  Las Cruces was an awesome city to live in, only 14 miles to the border of Mexico, with a varied and diverse population.  The restaurant was packed, not only on weekends, but every day.  Her boyfrie

I’m looking for this damn waterfall. I know it’s been dry this autumn, but it’s supposed to be here. You’d think it would be easy to...

Last story of 2024. We check in on a recurring character from 2020, 2022 and 2023. (Mr. Tricks Part One ), (Mr. Tricks Part Two) , ( Mr....

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“Keenan! Run! Now!” his father shouted. ”Dad, I can’t! I don’t know the way! I can’t!” They had entered the “deer woods”, never just the...

The Demon sat leisurely, his legs crossed, his Courvoisier in his left hand, a long cigarette in a holder in his right. He blew perfect...

“Roger, what the hell is that goddamned thing!” Susan yelled from the porch almost spilling her gin and tonic. Now with the back of the...

Dolls. Dolls. Dolls. They’re lovable, laughable, cuddly, the constant companion for young children. Looked at another way they might be...

The metal detectors at the courthouse occasionally pinged as a potential juror forgot about their car keys or cell phone. Jon Temple...