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(Happy) Halloween Part II

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In the second part of my little Halloween treat, I offer you SPIDER, a cautionary tale against the squashing of any bugs. This is probably the first short story I ever set out to write and, although it may well not be the most original, I have a soft spot for my early creation.

It was originally published in the Terror Bites anthology that is sadly no longer in print.

I hope you enjoy!

Click the above link, or head over to the Short Stories page to find it and where you will also be able to find yesterday’s revelation, TUNNEL.

PS – the spider in the picture above is Boris, my very own brachypelma boehmi, the Mexican Fireleg Tarantula.

GNoH Review: GHOST: 100 Stories to Read with the Lights on

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Chosen by Louise Welsh

Haunted houses, mysterious counts, weeping widows and restless souls, here is the definitive anthology of all that goes bump in the night. Hand-picked by award-winning author Louise Welsh, this beautiful collection of 100 ghost stories will delight, unnerve, and entertain any fiction lover brave enough…

Ghost is a bumper, wonderful collection of spooky stories that would be a fantastic addition to anyone’s shelf/bedside table. Louise Welsh has pulled together an eclectic mix of varied and fantastic work. Reading Ghosts is like sitting around a campfire telling spooky stories, just from the comfort of your favourite armchair or your bed.

Available to buy at AMAZON

Read the full review on Ginger Nuts of Horror HERE