The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes

THE CURSED MOON
By Angela Cervantes

Genre: Middle Grade Fiction | Horror | Supernatural Mystery | Ghost Stories
Recommended Age: 8–12 years | Grades 3–7

He thought he was telling a ghost story. Now he must stop the nightmare he created.

Rafael Fuentes loves scary stories, and nothing frightens him more than real life. With his mother about to return home after being incarcerated, Rafa is struggling with a fear he can't quite explain. To distract himself, he invents his most terrifying ghost story yet: the Caretaker, an evil spirit who lures children into a neighborhood pond, never to return.

But beneath the eerie glow of a blood moon, strange things begin to happen. Rafa soon discovers that the Caretaker is real—and that his own imagination may have unleashed something dangerous. Now, he must find a way to stop the sinister ghost before more children disappear.

Blending spine-chilling suspense with heartfelt themes of family, courage, and confronting fear, Angela Cervantes delivers a thrilling supernatural adventure that will keep young readers turning the pages.

Perfect for young horror fans who love creepy ghost stories, mysterious happenings, and heart-pounding adventures!