After losing my father, I found healing with my daughter at the 2025 College World Series in Omaha. Coastal Carolina baseball’s grit and resilience became more than a game, it was a lifeline that helped us heal together.
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Prentice Pendleton and The Supernatural Squad of Capron Bay
The “Prentice Pendleton and The Supernatural Squad of Capron Bay” series chronicles the extraordinary life of Prentice Pendleton, a twelve-year-old boy from North Carolina. After a near-fatal accident that grants him paranormal abilities and leaves him with epileptic seizures, Prentice discovers he can see ghosts and is affected by visions of colors that influence his emotions. Following the tragic death of his Poppa, who sacrificed his life to save Prentice, the family moves to Capron Bay, Massachusetts, where Prentice’s father becomes the Chief of Police. In Capron Bay, Prentice forms deep friendships with a diverse group of peers: Lena, the independent daughter of his father’s best friend; Dakota Baird, the shy grandson of the Wampanoag Tribe’s Chief; Franklin Guide, a feisty boy ready to stand up to bullies; Rachel Gainey, the tall and athletic daughter of a Super Bowl champion; and Adam Wells, a tech-savvy boy bound to a high-tech wheelchair. Together, they form The Supernatural Squad, tackling the town’s eerie mysteries and uncovering the origins of Prentice’s powers. As they delve deeper, they encounter a myriad of supernatural threats, learning about Prentice’s past and the legacy left by his Poppa. With the support of unique adults in the community, the Squad fights to protect Capron Bay and its inhabitants from the encroaching darkness. Each book in the series weaves a tale of mystery, courage, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.
United States of Scare
United States of Scare:Tales of Terror from the Fifty States
Each state in the U.S. has its own unique set of legends and ghost stories that have been passed down through generations, often reflecting the history, culture, and superstitions of the region. These stories are often rooted in tragic events or unexplained phenomena, and they serve as a testament to the human desire to make sense of the unknown. Whether they’re told around campfires or whispered in darkened rooms, these legends and ghost stories continue to terrify and fascinate people of all ages. They’re a part of the rich tapestry of American folklore, adding a touch of the eerie to the nation’s diverse cultural landscape. If you’re interested in more ghost stories from other states, there are resources that compile these spooky tales from all 50 states
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The Gamecock Creeper
In the exciting tale of the “Gamecock Creeper,” twelve-year-old twins Finn and Sloan Dunne uncover the legendary Three-Eyed Man lurking beneath the University of South Carolina. Their father, a new professor at the university, unknowingly brings his family close to the creature’s lair within the ancient steam tunnels. One evening, the creature follows the twins home and abducts their beloved Golden Retriever puppy, Goldy. Despite their earnest pleas, the twins’ story of the Three-Eyed Man is met with disbelief, leaving them no choice but to embark on a daring rescue mission. Armed with courage and accompanied by their new friend Lacey, the twins navigate the labyrinthine tunnels beneath the campus. They confront the Gamecock Creeper. Will they outwit its cunning traps, and finally reunite with Goldy? The adventure strengthens the bond between the twins and Lacey. Will they emerge as heroes? Are people at the university serving as guardians of one of the university’s most chilling secrets? Whatever happens, the twin's act of bravery spreads, turning the legend of the Gamecock Creeper into a tale of triumph over fear.
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The Witching Tree of Smithfield
In the shadowed heart of Smithfield, RI, there stands a gnarled and twisted tree known to the locals as the Witching Tree. Its bark is as black as midnight, and its branches reach out like the fingers of a skeletal hand. Legend has it that within this tree, a powerful and malevolent witch is imprisoned, her spirit bound by ancient magics and the righteous fury of those she tormented who had suffered under her reign of terror. For generations, the Witching Tree was avoided, spoken of only in hushed whispers. The elders of the nearby village would tell tales of the witch’s dark deeds and the brave souls who finally subdued her, sealing her essence within the tree. They warned that the witch’s thirst for vengeance was unquenchable, and that should she ever be freed, calamity would befall their descendants. As time passed, the legend of the Witching Tree faded into obscurity. The forest gave way to progress and roads were built around the tree. The legend became nothing more than a folktale to scare people. That was until one fateful night when a group of unwitting kids, seeking a thrill, free an age-old evil. The Witching Tree began to tremble, and with a sound like the cracking of the world, the witch burst forth from her wooden prison. Her form was ethereal, a wraithlike figure with eyes that glowed with an unholy light. She cackled with glee, her voice echoing through the forest as she proclaimed her freedom. Now, she seeks her revenge on the descendants of those who had wronged her. One by one, she will seek them out, her presence bringing with it a chill that seeped into the bones. Will she destroy the town and its residents or will the brave few stand against her and send her back to her prison.
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The Legend of The Black Agnes
In the quiet town of Montpelier, Vermont a group of friends, led by a daring young boy named Ethan, found themselves wrapped up in the chilling grip of a local legend. The Black Agnes, a statue shrouded in dark tales and whispered curses, stood in the heart of the Green Mountain Cemetery, beckoning the brave and foolish alike. The legend was as old as the hills that cradled the town and anyone who dared to sit on the lap of the Black Agnes under the full moon would be marked for death, their soul claimed by the Grim Reaper within three days. It was a dare that many spoke of, but few dared to face. Ethan, in an attempt to protect his friends from harm, summoned the courage on a night when the moon hung heavy and full in the sky. With hearts pounding and breaths held tight, his friends watched as he sat on the cold, stone lap of the statue. Laughter and bravado masked everyone's fear, but as the moon glowed stronger, nothing else happened. They all left the cemetery, believing the legend had always been a distant, chilling whisper in the back of their mind, a tale told to spook and unsettle. Then the sky began darkening as a cold wind picked up, and swirling leaves whispered of their impending doom. The air grew thick with a sense of dread, and every shadow seemed to stretch towards them with sinister intent. Then, a cloaked figure, the very embodiment of death, with a scythe that gleams under the faint light of the moon. He is real and he is here for Ethan and his friends. Their hearts race and pound against their chests as they try to escape the fate that looms before them. The Reaper moves with an eerie grace, his presence alone enough to chill their souls. They run, feet barely touching the ground, breaths coming in ragged gasps as they dart through the streets, desperate to evade the inescapable. Every turn you take, he’s there, just a step behind, his silent pursuit a relentless reminder that he is not bound by mortal constraints. The world around them blurs into a nightmarish landscape, where every alleyway could be a dead end, and every open door could lead to oblivion. In their desperation, they stumble upon an old journal in the town's library. It tells the story of Henry Archer, a man who decades earlier had faced the same terrifying ordeal and lived. With time running out, Ethan leads his friends on a desperate search for Henry. Will they find him in time? If they do find him, will he agree to help them? Will they succumb to the scythe of death or will they become legends for outsmarting the Grim Reaper? Spring 2026
The Belsnickel
This holiday, the only thing coming down the chimney… is terror. Christmas in Dutch Hollow, Pennsylvania, is supposed to be magical. Twinkling lights, falling snow, and presents under the tree. But when kids start acting strange and disappearing without a trace, 12-year-old Benji realizes something terrifying: the Belsnickel is real. He’s not here for milk and cookies. With glowing red-eyed Santas, candy canes twisted into claws, and snowmen that grin way too wide, the holiday cheer has turned into holiday fear. Now it’s up to Benji and his friends to stop the sack-wielding legend before every kid in town ends up as a twisted ornament on his creepy Christmas tree. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps and spooky tales with a sense of humor, United States of Scare: The Belsnickel is a frightfully fun ride that proves not all Christmas stories are merry and bright.
The Gamecock Creeper
In the fall of 1949, beneath the flickering gas lamps outside Longstreet Theatre, students claimed they saw a pale, wide-eyed figure crawling from a campus sewer, clutching bones and muttering in a voice no one could understand. He vanished before help arrived, but the stains on the steps never quite washed away. Since then… he’s been watching.
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In 1951, two workers entered the steam tunnels beneath USC and came face to face with something impossible — the Gamecock Creeper, crouched in the dark, gnawing bones beneath hissing pipes. This chilling encounter cemented the legend… and confirmed he never left.
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Two years ago in Chapin, the Gamecock Creeper emerged from the woods and snatched a golden retriever puppy named Goldy. But the brave Dunne siblings, Finn and Sloane, entered the steam tunnels to confront the creature, and brought their best friend home. This chilling tale deepens the Creeper’s legend... and proves he's still watching.
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The Creeper has returned. This time, to Mallard Lakes. What is he seeking this Halloween?
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Prentice Pendleton and the Ghost Ship: The Dead Ship of Harpswell
The sea has always been hungry. Long before maps carved neat lines across its surface, sailors whispered about storms that rose without warning, walls of black sky collapsing in seconds. Waves that moved with intention. Shapes beneath the water too large to be fish and too patient to be accidents. The ocean did not simply kill. It chose. Maritime history is littered with these accounts. Crews vanishing mid-voyage. Ships returning broken, their decks intact but their people gone. No blood. No struggle. Just silence where voices should have been. The kind of silence that lingers in the wood long after the wind stops blowing. And then there are the ghost ships. Vessels sighted through fog that glide against the current, sails full though no wind touches them. Ships that appear close enough to hail, lanterns burning, rigging creaking, only to dissolve like breath on glass. Others are found adrift, perfectly seaworthy, meals still set on tables, lifeboats untouched… and not a single soul aboard. As if the sea reached up, plucked the crew away, and left the shell behind as a warning. The most famous of these is the Mary Celeste, discovered in 1872 drifting in the Azores. Cargo intact. Logbook unfinished. Personal belongings undisturbed. A ship frozen in the middle of an ordinary day, except for the absence of the living. Every theory since has tried to cage the mystery inside reason. Mutiny. Weather. Panic. Error. Each explanation closes one door and opens another darker one behind it. Because ghost ships are not just stories about what happens on the water. They are stories about what the water remembers. For centuries, sightings have persisted. Shapes on the horizon that refuse to behave like ships should. Hulls moving without sound. Crews that wave from the deck, faces pale, eyes empty, before fading into mist. Sailors who swear they saw them carry the memory like a scar, speaking of it only in low voices, as if afraid the sea might hear them telling. Maybe there are answers. Maybe there always have been. But the ocean is vast enough to keep secrets, and old enough to enjoy keeping them. And sometimes it is more unsettling, and far more honest, to let the legends stand as they are. Because out there, beyond the reach of land and light, something is still sailing. And it does not need a crew. Click below to find out the true story of the Ghost Ship of Capron Bay!
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Boo! Oh, sorry...did I scare you? Good. That means you’re in the right place. If you came looking for more thrills and chills from Prentice Pendleton and his not-so-ordinary adventures in Capron Bay, or if you just want to creep through the haunted highways of the United States of Scare, then congratulations, you’ve stumbled into my spooky little corner of the web. If you arrived here by accident… well, that’s how the best horror stories begin, isn’t it?
I’m Kevin McGee, professional storyteller, recovering lawman, and part-time mischief-maker. I’m the brain (mmm… brains) behind Prentice Pendleton and the Supernatural Squad of Capron Bay and the anthology series United States of Scare: Terrifying Tales from the Fifty States.
Born in Rhode Island in 1972, I grew up on baseball fields by day and goosebumps (literal and literary) by night. When the pumpkins came out and the leaves crunched underfoot, I swapped bats and gloves for masks and monsters. Halloween in New England was more than a holiday, it was training for a lifetime of spooky storytelling.
My path wasn’t always paved with cobwebs. I earned a history degree, chased down bad guys in law enforcement, and later haunted classrooms in the Carolinas as a history teacher and coach. Along the way, I collected real-life stories stranger than fiction, perfect fuel for the twisted tales I spin now.
These days, I’ve given myself over to my true calling: writing. In the past year alone, I’ve unleashed six books onto an unsuspecting world, diving headfirst into the haunted folklore of America and the eerie mysteries of Capron Bay.
So, grab a flashlight, keep your blanket handy, and maybe, just maybe, check behind you every now and then. You never know what story might be sneaking up next…
Book Reviews
Highly Recommend! Must Read for all ages! By Brian Jolly on Apr 02, 2021 We struggle to find books for our kids to read that are interesting, as well as good spirited and kid friendly. Our eleven year old has not put this book down, unless told to do so to complete other chores, and school work. He will finish it by tomorrow for sure. He loves reading it, as well as sharing the story with us. Highly Recommend. Have ordered the second in the series, and cannot wait for him to start it.
Brian Jolly
Tammy Jolly 5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read! Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021 Verified Purchase Great sequel to Prentice Pendleton Ghost Ship…more action, the only thing that slowed him down from finishing is he didn’t want to finish before the third one came out. Highly recommend for any readers but especially great for high energy boys who don’t like sitting and reading.
Tammy Jolly
Carolyn Estepa 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book! Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021 Verified Purchase I bought this book for my grandson, who is an avid reader. He really likes action books and is a high quality reader. I wanted to see if this would fit his preferences. When I recently visited him he came running to me and said, "Grandma, I loved Prentice Pendleton!" Now, I will be ordering the next two and waiting impatiently for Mr. McGee to publish #4!!!
Carolyn Estepa
MC 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!! Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021 Verified Purchase I had heard about this book from a friend but thought…this isn’t the type of book I would normally enjoy and thought it was just for kids anyway. I decided to read the introduction anyway. I was completely hooked and couldn’t believe how creative the author was and it grabbed my attention. I finished it pretty fast enjoying every bit of it. I highly recommend for all ages. Great read!!!
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Hilary 5.0 out of 5 stars CAPTIVATED MY READER!!! Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021 My son is an AVID reader, but is also a bit picky about which books he likes. He was IMMEDIATELY CAPTIVATED by this book and can’t wait to read the next two! How fast can you get out a fourth, Mr. McGee!?! ;)
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The Beat, the blackboard, and the Ball Game
From Patrol to the Playbook: Charting the Course of Life's Greatest Lessons
Part legend, part frostbitten nightmare, part hangry woodland cryptid. The Wendigo is here—and it’s not asking nicely.
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"During the fierce winds of Hurricane Helene, a massive tree crashed down on my house, turning a peaceful night into a terrifying scramble for safety. This is the story of facing nature's raw power, the shock of sudden destruction, and the challenging journey to repair and rebuild. From survival instincts kicking in to the aftermath of the storm, it's a firsthand account of resilience in the face of unexpected disaster."
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This essay explores the deeply personal journey of living with epilepsy, a condition that developed after multiple concussions. It reflects on the life-altering impact of seizures, the emotional and physical toll, and the challenges of managing the condition through countless medications. The narrative delves into the strain epilepsy places on family relationships, especially the author's efforts to protect his children from witnessing seizures and highlights the unwavering support of his wife. It’s a story of resilience, fear, and hope, offering an intimate look at the struggles and strength required to face life with epilepsy.
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Nineteen years after Operation Red Wings, we continue to reflect on the profound courage and sacrifice of the brave servicemen involved. This operation serves as a stark reminder of the selflessness and heroism that form the bedrock of our nation’s military ethos. The legacy of Lt. Michael Murphy, Matthew Axelson, Danny Dietz, Marcus Luttrell, and the 19 other servicemen who gave their lives is a call to all of us to live with purpose, to honor their memory through our actions, and to never take for granted the freedoms they fought so valiantly to protect. Their story is not just a military lesson; it is a human lesson in resilience, duty, and the enduring spirit of American valor.🇺🇸✨
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My trips to watch my son play his senior year of baseball has led to me to love this scrappy baseball team.
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A pledge to my wife for Valentine's Day.
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When the widow maker comes calling and death is a possibility, you need to re-examine your life.
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Being a Dad and a man in today's society is not easy. It isn't hard either if you're doing the right thing.
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