A Retrospective Trip Down Tourniquet Lane

In the rural, mist-shrouded village of Dunhill, Co. Waterford, cousins Henry and Lucy embark on a chilling journey into the past. Drawn by a mysterious cottage on the eerily named Tourniquet Lane, what begins as a nostalgic exchange of letters between the relatives unravels into a haunting exploration of a family legacy steeped in tragedy. When a broken window at the long-abandoned cottage stirs memories of a dark history, Henry and Lucy delve into old records, uncovering a string of suicides tied to the cursed plot—each eerily similar, each tied to a gnarled tree in the backyard.

As they navigate the lane’s grim secrets, from its origins as an execution ground to the spectral whispers of their great-uncle’s tormented life, the cousins confront the unsettling possibility of a supernatural force at play. With a storm brewing and a shocking discovery awaiting them, A Retrospective Trip Down Tourniquet Lane is a gripping tale of mystery, family ties, and the thin veil between coincidence and the paranormal. Perfect for readers who relish atmospheric suspense and the thrill of the unknown, this short story will leave you questioning whether some places are destined to harbor death forever.