The Children Who Didn’t Log Off – A Free Halloween Short Story by Jon Cronshaw

Celebrate Halloween with a chilling new short story from Jon Cronshaw. The Children Who Didn’t Log Off is a dark speculative tale about technology, control, and what happens when the system won’t let go. Read it free on Patreon.

Happy Halloween!

I’ve just released a brand-new short story called The Children Who Didn’t Log Off, and you can read it right now — completely free — on my Patreon.

It’s a dark speculative tale set in a near future where education has gone entirely digital… and one mother realises something isn’t right when her son doesn’t return from his online classroom.

I won’t spoil anything, but if you enjoy stories that blend technology, bureaucracy, and quiet horror, this one’s for you.

You can read the full story here:
👉 Read The Children Who Didn’t Log Off on Patreon

It’s a public post, so you don’t need to be a member to enjoy it. Feel free to leave a comment, share it around, or just settle in with a warm drink and let the story unsettle you a little.

Stay safe, keep your devices charged, and have a very happy Halloween.

Best wishes,
Jon