Anthology: Wry Out West - Softcover

Bulstrode, H.E.

4.3

10 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1521280886 ISBN 13: 9781521280881

Publisher: Independently published, 2017

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Ghost Stories and Uncanny Tales from the English West Country. Five twisted tales of the uncanny, ranging from the acid-fried esoteric oddity of Gwydion’s Dawn, to the occult deception of a village cunning man in The Cleft Owl; the psychological horror and disorientation of 3:05 am, to the vengeful spite of the senior ‘lady’ of the house in Old Crotchet, and the sardonic supernatural satire of Agnes of Grimstone Peverell. If your tastes should incline towards the genres of dark, or historical, fiction, folk horror, ghost stories and black humour, then you will find much here to suit your palate. A wannabe Crowley in crushed velvet; a centuries-old feminine presence with a pronounced proprietorial streak; a television set with a mind of its own; a pious minster guide with decidedly unchristian inclinations; and a roguish practitioner of the occult arts, all await your acquaintance within. And now, dear reader, we begin. Readers may also be interested in a second anthology of four ghost stories by the author entitled Uncanny Tales, available either as a Kindle e-book, or a paperback.

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Reviews for individual tales included in this anthology:Old Crotchet

''Old Crotchet' is a thoroughly enjoyable story, well paced with witty dialogue throughout. The plot itself is full of interest and develops the mystery excellently. The story is told with a light tone but still cleverly manages to produce moments of genuine suspense and unease.' ***** An Amazon Customer (Amazon UK).

'Very intriguing storyline, left me wanting to hear more. Shades of Roald Dahl.' ***** Nicholas Bentley (Amazon UK).

3:05 AM

'Great short. It's a clever build up to a very strange ending. If you insist on stories having all the questions answered and a happy ending this is definitely not for you. If you want a creepy ending that leaves you wanting to throttle the author then this is definitely for you.' ***** Malcolm D (Amazon UK).

Gwydion's Dawn

'Great writing and a fun read with an occult vibe.' **** Gary Val Tenuta (Amazon.com).

'Nicely done! Engaging and has the trick of being relevant to the genre while also being innovative and surprising.' ***** Kath Baker (Amazon UK).

Agnes of Grimstone Peverell

'This seasonal tale has a good pace and is packed full of witty observations. Well observed, with just enough ghastly as well as comedic moments.' ***** Tilly Taylor (Amazon UK)

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