— Established in 1697 —
Welcome to Pumpkinlight Cove!
A Spooky-Yet-Fictional Village in Maine
Our resident storyteller can read to K-7 classes, library groups, et al. in order to bring the excitement of spooky storytelling to life—includes a six-foot, artificial autumn tree and lantern keepers!
“Experience mysterious goings-on in the Cove by reading thrice-weekly posts in The Pumpkinlight Periodical!”
Patrons can peruse books and sundry wares on the shelves. Businesses, nonprofits, and ind. authors can order bespoke storytelling experiences. And anyone can learn how to create something themselves!
(Recent periodical articles)
The Cove’s History
In October 1693, an abundantly wealthy man by the name of Rudyard Addams arrived on the shore of Massachusetts with the intention of founding a township that could be sustained through farming, shipping, and light industry.
Cove Governance
The Cove is owned and operated by a fictitious-yet-seemingly-real governing council, as well as Pumpkinlight & Co. LLC™: a storytelling studio that crafts spooky-yet-fictional storytelling experiences.
Partners & Supporters
We are proud to work with a small assortment of creatives and vendors—voice actors, designers, printers, et al.—that help us breathe life into our Village’s storytelling experiences, which includes individuals who kindly give of their time and finances.
— Tourism & Events —
Village establishments & events will sell promotional apparel, posters, coasters, & more on the shelves of the carving studio beginning September 2026!
Start your mornings at Grim & Ghastly's!
Attend our annual October Nightfright!
Eat at an historic restaurant!
Picnic at Pembroke's Pond!
Get a haircut or a fresh cut!
Hike Putnam's Trail, if you dare!
“The Cove & its inhabitants (people, monsters, ghouls, et al.) are meant to be entirely fictitious.
“Any similarity to real people, living or dead, and/or real places is a coincidence and, in some cases, slightly disturbing.”
Town Hall, Pumpkinlight Cove, ME
