Charles Hanckel


Charles Hanckel is a family medicine physician and author with a fondness for strange characters, unforeseen adventures, and peculiar things hiding in ordinary places.

His stories blend whimsy, humor, and a touch of the macabre—inviting readers into worlds where the curious, the unconventional, and the unexpected take center stage!


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The Two Greedy Bakers

In the town of Ashborough, two rival bakers have one thing in common: their bakeries are both in danger of closing.

Bjorn and Lars would rather compete than cooperate. But when a little nighttime mischief leaves both bakers in a sticky situation, they may discover that the secret ingredient to success isn’t competition at all—it’s teamwork!

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The Puppet Master

After moving to a new town, one curious boy discovers that something is terribly wrong. The townspeople are moving through their lives like puppets—and an old man on the hill may be holding the strings.

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