Dakota J. Miller wrote a Southern Gothic novella about a family fleeing the Salem witch trials. Then the internet came for him over AI. Here’s what actually happened, in his own words.
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Book Review: The Curses We Keep by Dakota J. Miller
In The Curses We Keep by Dakota J. Miller, a family fleeing witchcraft accusations finds no refuge in the Charleston wilderness, where a wendigo, a grieving specter, and a town hunting for scapegoats close in on their daughter, Cassandra. A devastating time-loop reveals that her own attempt to save her family may cause the tragedy instead, and the novel’s immersive prose and inventive structure earn it a 5-star rating as a standout entry in dark historical horror.
What’s New This Week at #JustReadingNook?
Here’s what’s new for the week of August 6, 2026 at #JustReadingNook