Oh my goodness. That was truly chilling. I love the way the reader's imagination saw all sorts of consequences and endings that didn't happen. A beautifully crafted story.
Spellbindingly horror riven… I read this whilst nursing a hot cup of coffee, and I too (like Paul M in comments), would have felt unnerved reading this late at night!
It is a good thing this came to me this morning because if I would have read it during the evening before bed, I would have laid in bed awake blaming you for a sleepless night. I scare very easily, ask my wife.
I think everyone secretly likes being frightened. I’m not one for horror, but I do love a good Victorian ghost story. Thanks for the cold thrill down my spine. 😊
An excerpt from this story was used in this weekend’s Words and Music” on BBC Radio 3. I recognised it from the moment I read about the “scurrying black beetles” and that the sounds were coming not from downstairs but upstairs! It was chilling to hear on the radio and even more so to read. Thank you so much.
Oh my goodness. That was truly chilling. I love the way the reader's imagination saw all sorts of consequences and endings that didn't happen. A beautifully crafted story.
Thank you for reading, Michele. I’m glad you enjoyed it 🎃
This was great. Thankful for day.ight and coffee!
Thank you for reading, Susan 🎃
What a joy! Read while waiting to pick up my daughter and I jumped when she opened the car door! A fantastic, spine chilling take. Thank you!
Thank you for reading, Catherine. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it 🎃
Spellbindingly horror riven… I read this whilst nursing a hot cup of coffee, and I too (like Paul M in comments), would have felt unnerved reading this late at night!
A very good read, thank you!
You’re welcome, Dorinda. A few days early, but I couldn’t wait 🎃
It is a good thing this came to me this morning because if I would have read it during the evening before bed, I would have laid in bed awake blaming you for a sleepless night. I scare very easily, ask my wife.
Thank you for reading, Paul. And for the share 🎃
I think everyone secretly likes being frightened. I’m not one for horror, but I do love a good Victorian ghost story. Thanks for the cold thrill down my spine. 😊
You’re very welcome, Rod. Thank you for reading 🎃
Incredibly spine tingling thanks Victoria. Perfect 🎃 Halloween story 👻
You’re welcome, Dave 🎃
God almighty. I'm not in the better of that.
An excerpt from this story was used in this weekend’s Words and Music” on BBC Radio 3. I recognised it from the moment I read about the “scurrying black beetles” and that the sounds were coming not from downstairs but upstairs! It was chilling to hear on the radio and even more so to read. Thank you so much.
Oh, what a coincidence. I was considering posting some M.R. James, but I’ll save those for Christmas 🎃🎄