Candle Cove: A Creepy Holiday Scary Story by Kris Straub is an online creepypasta which tells the tale of a young boy who becomes obsessed with a mysterious television show called “Candle Cove”, which can only be viewed by certain people. Some internet experts have dismissed the story as nothing more than a poorly-written joke, however, others have described it as an entertaining fiction novel, with a touch of creepiness. Whatever your opinion, this original story is available for free on the internet and you might like to take a look at it yourself.
Candle Cove: A Creepy Holiday Scary Story tells the story of three teenage boys who spend their summer vacation in a secluded cottage on the outskirts of a quaint little town in rural America. Except for the fact that they are the only people in the vicinity, this quiet oasis is also home to a massive man-made lake and a series of paranormal attractions. The children begin to vanish one by one, each accompanied by a haunting voice calling out for their return. They soon become the object of the whimsical but persistent attentions of an evil spirit, who takes a personal liking to them.
The author, Kris Straub, has stated that she did not write the story in one sitting. However, she did have a plan from the start, regarding how the plot of the story would develop. She wrote the story in a period of three days, using her own life as a starting point and working in chronological order to provide a logical explanation for events that occurred to each character. This method also helped her to provide a logical and realistic conclusion to events that may occur later on. Candle Cove: A Creepy Holiday Scary Story has received a lot of attention and positive reviews online, and is perhaps the creepiest story yet submitted to the internet.