Horror

And None Came Forth

A chilling historical story of superstition, fear, and the peril of public judgment in a small colonial town.

In 1652 Ash Hollow, a town gripped by paranoia and superstition, a suspected witch is locked in a pillory in the center of town as authorities deliberate their sentence. The eyes of the townspeople are fixed, their whispers and accusations shaping the fate of the accused. As tension mounts, the story explores the dark currents of fear, power, and morality, revealing the destructive consequences of mass hysteria and the fragile line between justice and cruelty. Every glance and every judgment carries weight, and survival may depend on wit, courage, and resilience.

Themes

Witchcraft & Superstition, Fear & Power, Morality & Survival

Setting

Ash Hollow

Period

Year 1652

Year

1652

Published

9/3/2025