The Ghost of the Rath, a classic gothic story set in Ireland. Vivid description, palpable atmosphere. A linear but compelling plot. Collected in the anthology “Twelve Irish Ghost Stories”
A cosy mystery set in 1910s London with the cast of My Fair Lady. Great on the cosy side, with many likable characters. The mystery is a bit lame
One fo Sherlock Holmes short stories. Clever and witty, with a case that, although not so mysterious for a moder audince, is still interesting a fun to read
While guest in Anna’s uncle castle, Sieur Phillipe is robbed of a very precious relic… and suspicions falls on Anna. A cunning serpent is weaving a trap
The dead girl turned her head toward them. A cracking sound like ice braking rent the air. The girl’s eyes were still closed, but she opened her mouth, a dark maw in her ashen face. Kevin averted his gaze to the ceiling. Robbie has somehow managed to widen his eyes even further.
“Don’t panic.” Sam fought…
“How does it feel to be helpless?”
The sudden shock of hearing that voice again was almost too much to handle, and stung more than the pain in her leg. Struck where she stood she could do nothing but stare at the small figure in front of her.
After all this time – She hadn’t…
“Easy, lad,” Cathal whispered. “The first time’s the hardest. You’ll get used to it.” Cathal’s clammy hand closed around his own and lifted it up between them. Janice did the same with this right hand. All around the table everyone held hands and bowed their heads. Ben relaxed a little. At least they said grace.
“Hear…
Damsport is a unique, exotic steampunk world, where street urchins can change the way the government gears turn and assassins faint at the sight of blood
The Last Squire Ennismore, an Irish ghost story with a great sense of humour and place. Part of the collection Twelve Irish Ghost Stories
“Don’t take them in the house, Digger. I’ll send them out.”
“Are they all together?”
“All? There’s only two here now. Hank and Jodie.”
“Slim ought to be here too,” Imabelle said in a breathless voice. Both Grave Digger and Billie turned to stare at her.
“Maybe he’s out looking for me.”
Billie looked away from her first. Grave Digger…
BULLIES AND SOGGY SOUP BONES (Woelf Dietrich) The courage and loyalty of a dog is the strength of a young boy against violence
LETTING GO (Ali Isaac) Irish lore, ghosts, coming to terms with the past. A short story from a true enthusiast of Irish myths and history