“The shadows are long, stretching into the corners and up the walls, they shimmer and shake in the candlelight and the dark places in the familiar room hold new possibilities." Ten short stories of mystery and horror set in a poor mining community throughout the twentieth century. The Boatman: 1911. A tale of a haunted tunnel, revenge and atonement. The End of the War: 1919 A troubled young man returns home from the war with an insatiable taste for killing. A Tale of Two Turbans: 1916/1933 A man recounts the horror of war and a mysterious encounter. Familiar Customer: 1964 A childless widow longs for a son. Where Rivers Meet: 1976 A girl takes revenge on a bully and slips into madness. New Beginnings: 1979 A family want to leave the rows, but something doesn’t want them to go. ..and may more. "......genuinely scary and disconcerting..." A.L. Jones.
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- Release Date 01/08/2018
- Author James S Smith
- Language English
- Company Independently published
- Weight 10.2 ounces
- Dimensions 6 x 0.39 x 9 inches
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