I love the idea of rural horror be it children of the corn or the corniness of the CW's Supernatural or the X-files.
It's not horror but American Gods also scratches that itches as do reddit creepypasta about strange staircases in the woods
I like the idea that beyond the realms of the easily governed centers of population there are places untouched or more ancient.
If anyone could recommend a book that has a rural population with a secret pagan religion or dark god I would be immensely grateful
by throwawaynowtillmay