Candle Cove (2009 short story)

Candle Cove (originally styled as "candle cove") is a 2009 horror short story written by American writer and cartoonist Kris Straub.
== Synopsis ==
Several netizens gather on a forum to discuss their memories of the show "Candle Cove", its horrifying characters like the Skin-Taker, and its other surreal and nightmarish qualities.
== Characters ==
* Skyshale033
* mike_painter65
* Jaren_2005
* kevin_hart
== History ==
=== Origins ===
The story was posted to Straub's website Ichor Falls on 15 March 2009.candle cove - Kris Straub - 15 March 2009 - Ichor Falls - Retrieved 26 February 2024 - Archived 26 January 2013
== Notes ==
=== Reception ===
* American writer Slimebeast believes the story relies on plagiarism from an Onion article.Channel Zero: Candle Cove - Full Season Review (SPOILERS!) - Slimebeast - 3 January 2017 - YouTube - Retrieved 26 February 2024
=== Trivia ===
* The story's status as a precursor to lost episode stories such as "Dead Bart" and "Squidward's Suicide" has been contrasted by Dorkpool.A Few Words on "Squidward's Suicide," "Dead Bart," and Lost Episode Stories in General - Dorkpool - 5 September 2019 - Creepypasta Wiki - Retrieved 26 February 2024
== Links ==
* Candle Cove on Wikipedia
* Candle Cove on TV Tropes
* Candle Cove on Know Your Meme
== References ==
Category:Fiction
Category:Real short stories
Category:Real short stories released in 2009
Category:Creepypasta related