Winter Hauntings - Planck Length Publishing

25 WH Kennedy Brooks in Blue with Doll by L Terrell Gould III

Happy Campers

Abby Weiser, first-time Winter Hauntings guest: The Winter Hauntings event was a great experience! Not only do you get to peruse local authors and vendors beforehand, but the actual stories and storytelling are quite inventive and compelling. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time!

Jennifer Sharpe, first-time Winter Hauntings guest: As the youth advise, it’s the vibes. Winter Hauntings…it’s giving eerie and enchanting; it’s giving inspiration and community.

Beth Hardison, returning Winter Hauntings guest: From the time we arrived to event-themed drinks and cookies to the awards presentation, we were enveloped in the atmosphere of the evening. The ‘Skull-astic’ Book Fair was a great addition this year.

Mary Ann Yauger, returning Winter Hauntings guest: Hearing the words of local writers performed by local actors was a great way to spend an evening. I loved the original songs written and performed by local artists too. The collaboration of so many talented people made for an extra special evening in Carteret County.

An Evening of Specters & Storytelling

Each January, Winter Hauntings transforms the darkest season into a celebration of talented local storytellers inspired by the often uncanny landscapes of Carteret County and performed by gifted actors with Carteret Community Theatre.

Talented Writers and Performers + Rapt Audiences

Tripling in audience size in one year thanks to an invitation to hold the event at Carteret Community Theatre’s temporary venue at Atlantic Station in Atlantic Beach, Winter Hauntings 2025 introduced talented local writers and performers to more than 100 enthusiastic local patrons.

Alex Russell Reading Taste of Robins Photo by L Terrell Gould III

Rapt Audience by L Terrell Gould III

Live Music & Local Flavors

Attendees at Winter Hauntings 2025 indulged in festive flavors, including mystically delicious mocktails by The Neigh Bar of Havelock and cookies from Morehead City’s Slice Bakery that vanished more quickly than a sasquatch evading a snapshot.

Alura Acosta of The Neigh Bar by L Terrell Gould III

Tom Kies at the Book Fair by L Terrell Gould III

Heidi Skinner at the Book Fair by L Terrell Gould III

The pre-show “Skull-astic Book Fair” featured local authors, booksellers, and vendors, like Crystal Coast Ghost of Swansboro, while giving folks a chance to mix, mingle, and make new connections. Local musician John Carter performed haunting melodies throughout the evening, including two original ballads written with his wife EPIC Carteret host Emily Carter.

Emily Carter by L Terrell Gould III

John Carter by L Terrell Gould III

Witness the Transformation

Guests arrive curious and leave changed by a Planck Length Publishing event like Winter Hauntings because it’s an opportunity to spend time in the company of old and new friends while soaking up the inspiration of local artists.