Andrew Kraus is a novelist with a penchant for the more melancholy side of life.  His fascination with the supernatural, otherworldly and ethereal began in early childhood.  When other children were watching cartoons, he was studying horror films.  As a young man, when others were riding roller coasters, he was heading to haunted attractions for decorating tips.  And now, as an adult, when searching for a home, his preference is for something haunted.  Andrew currently resides in a turn of the century Victorian style farm house in southern New Jersey with his husband, their son, three dogs, and at minimum four spirits.  Andrew finds that his home and the spirits within give him inspiration to put pen to paper and share the stories of terror, tragedy, and misery that flow from his cranium.  When he isn’t writing, he and his family love to travel the globe in search of the macabre.  

Our fears creep in at the most unexpected times. Inspired by these fears and our mind’s own curiosity, these tales of terror take readers on a voyage into the world of several unfortunate characters. Utilizing dark humor and the macabre, readers will relate to the character’s plight while wincing throughout. From tales of haunted houses to serial killers to deranged demons that attack, The Spirit of Glassboro and Other Tales of Terror is filled with a variety of topics sure to please any thrill junkie. The characters are so real that when you’re reading this book alone on a dark, cold evening, you’ll second guess that chill on the back of your neck. While driving on the highway, you’ll wonder what’s in the back seat of the pick-up truck or really hidden behind the darkened windows of the unmarked van. Spooky and delightful at the same time, this book provides a welcoming dose of Halloween no matter what time of the year it is.


The Spirit of Glassboro & Other Tales of Terror

The ground rumbled again and the whistle blew three times, just beyond the trees that bordered the field.It was the 3:00 train that ran through Hillman every day.The maroon, yellow and rusted blue rail cars raced down the track and peeked through the autumn-colored trees.


No one paid any attention to the train.It did not interrupt the Soma parents from their conversations and it definitely didn't stop Darlene from collecting her winnings.


Another play by the Stallions, not so good."Interception by the Panthers!" shouted the announcer from the booth."Panthers have the ball on the visitor 20.Number 47, Zach Kelly caught the ball," Marty continued.


The Panther parents cheered and the Stallion head coach ripped his cap off his head and slammed it against his clipboard."Eye on the ball, Matthew!What have I been teaching you?!Eye on the ball!"


Chapter 34: Autumn day, part 2