The Pumpkin Child by Nancy A. Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hollis Railsback can't catch a break to save his life. At his most desperate, he visits the local witch to change his luck. The spell works, and Hollis is living the good life. However, when he discovers one area of misfortune in his life ten years later, he compels the witch to perform another spell for him, despite her warnings to the contrary.
Nancy Collins is known for her visceral, gritty writing style, and this story is no exception. She has an excellent grasp of small-town Southerner speech patterns, and the motivations for each character are clearly defined.
If you're a fan of Tales From The Crypt-esque stories, you should certainly like this tale.
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