Eleven short works of dark fiction:

The Passages of Melton Hall: Two Victorian women attempt to dispose of a corpse only to discover a horrifying secret.

Orcus – A Right to Die: Harold Reams wants to die, so he hires the friendly services of the Orcus Right to Die Company.

The Trunk: The trunk was gone, drowned in the lake forever. Now a drought has created the perfect opportunity for darkness to re-emerge.

Broomstick Wood: Beck is a killer, but his latest victim has a more pressing problem than death.

The Night Voice: Maria has learnt the art of meditation. She revels in the visual and auditory hallucinations such a state creates, writing down everything she sees and hears. Her most recent experience is different, overwhelming, and very real.

Tea for One: Something has been moving the fireside companion set in Eunice Hall's living room from one side to the other. When a relaxing afternoon turns into a fight for her life, she finally understands why.

Old Mr Corrigan: A group of wayward boys gets more than they bargained for when one of them recites a rhyme beneath the old hanging tree.

The Donor: When Selma finds victim trophies hidden beneath the bedroom floor, she knows her husband has done dreadful things.

A Stranger in My Grave: A girl who looks like a boy floats outside little Alice's bedroom window. The girl has a message for Alice's Governess, and a warning she cannot ignore.

Nameless: In 1632, a woman is accused of dancing with the Devil. Condemned and shackled; will a trial expose her true nature?

Foolish: Septimus Hayes, prized Executioner for the town of Short Spire, is dedicated and meticulous. When he is called on to execute a young man for matricide, his dedication is stretched to the limit.

If you enjoy dark and twisted tales, this collection is for you.

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