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Please enjoy a dark anthology of short stories to catch you with twisty endings. The settings or characters are Thai or English. In story one, Sami is looking for a first boyfriend; she is unsuitable for Thai guys with her education. She meets a foreigner; her 'social app' meetings go well. Going forward, they arrange a coffee together. Sami quickly discovers her beau is a liar. Then things get worse. Quickly. There are eight short stories, and they all have a twisty ending.

Journey into a realm of darkness and suspense with this captivating anthology of seven short stories, where tales of love, loss, and betrayal intertwine with the haunting allure of Thai folklore and the stark realities of English life. Story One: Love's Twisted Embrace In the heart of Thailand's north, a tale of love and deception unfolds as an English man, seeking solace in the vibrant town, gifts his Thai partner a bar. As the bar thrives and his partner flourishes, our protagonist embarks on an unexpected encounter with a captivating beauty. But beneath her alluring façade lies a secret...

The Night Market: Where Darkness Beckons. Delve into eight chilling tales woven within the vibrant tapestry of a Thai night market. The Night Market: Two friends seeking thrills find a darkness far greater than their wildest desires. Never Walk Alone: A daring trek into the jungle takes a terrifying turn when the line between friend and foe blurs. A Sign of Refrain: A heartbroken man searches for solace in the heart of Thailand, only to discover a haunting melody with a deadly cost. Not Long Now: A seemingly perfect marriage crumbles as cultural clashes ignite a dangerous game of control. ...

Glimpse into the Dark Welcome, dear reader, to a collection where paradise and dread intertwine. Within these pages lie eight tales, each a portal to a world where the sun casts an unsettling glow. We journey from the bustling streets of Thailand to the smokey grime of London, encountering seemingly ordinary lives that take a sinister turn. Here, friendships sour, desires turn deadly, and the line between reality and delusion blurs. Prepare to be captivated by characters both familiar and unsettling. A meeting with a friend in a greasy spoon has a deadly shock. A lonely expat grapples with ...

"Day Nine" is an anthology of five dark tales. The Day Nine story is set in London around Christmas. Two brothers work in tandem as armed robbers as they case an Indian-owned factory; one brother surprises the other - the crime does not turn out as expected! Book two, The Scent Of Floss, is different; the heady smell of candy floss wafts into a blind man's care home room. He tells his grandson and those transfixed by his memory of his wife and how he lost his eyesight. Try, Try, Try tells of a schoolboy whose wishes and hopes do not turn out as planned. He pictures himself with his first ...

Marked: An Anthology of Dark Mysteries Step into Marked's dark and twisted world, an anthology of eight short stories that will chill your blood and keep you guessing until the end. In the first story, a young girl is marked in an unfortunate accident, forever changing her life. The truth shocked her. In the second, an actor witnesses a series of bizarre and disturbing events at a theatre and begins questioning his sanity. In the third, we travel back to uncover the dark secrets hidden in a grandfather's papers. The other stories in the anthology are haunting and suspenseful, featuring a ...

An anthology of eight dark short stories. We start with a tale set in the north of Thailand. A new English saleslady has been recruited for international sales. Her boss takes her to a Chinese tea shop in Bangkok and invites her to where the company's leaves flourish. It was too late to discover the reason. A Thai girl is desperate to witness snow, and her English boyfriend hates the cold. He agrees to take her skiing in Japan. The girl's father has a different idea. Chas is finding it hard to fit in at his new Thai school. But there is one girl he has his eye on. It must be a prank when ...

Step into a world where the ordinary turns sinister, and shadows linger long after the lights fade. In Reflections, a real estate broker covets an antique-filled house, but the mirrors may hold more than just his reflection. A young Thai orphan's life changes when she is sent to school—but her new beginning becomes everyone's nightmare. An artist's "too dark" painting draws the attention of a mysterious buyer, plunging her into peril. On the pristine Thai islands, beauty hides the face of death. A father's deadly secret threatens to shatter his bond with his daughter. And in the heart of ...

The Golden Boy: An Anthology of Dark Thai Legends Step into a world of dark and twisted tales with this anthology of eight short stories inspired by Thai mythology and folklore. The Golden Boy, a legendary figure said to possess both benevolent and malevolent powers, serves as a recurring motif throughout the collection, haunting the dreams and nightmares of the characters alike. From terrifying tales of haunted houses and vengeful spirits to chilling stories of murder and betrayal, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. In the title story, a young man ...

In the depths of darkness, a sinister presence lurks, preying on the most vulnerable. Bodies of babies vanish from the hospital morgue, sending shockwaves through the community. But when baby girls and their fathers disappear without a trace, the chilling truth begins to surface. Amidst the chaos, a British backpacker loses contact with her parents, igniting a desperate search across continents. As her parents journey to Thailand in search of answers, they uncover a web of deceit and terror that threatens to engulf them all. Enter Kev, Skylab, and Inspector Gatts, drawn into a harrowing ...

An anthology of eight dark short stories. Starting with 'Is Everything Ready?' The General Manager of a plush resort has an event to host for the hotel's owner's wife. It must be perfect. The GM's right-hand man is unhappy; he is religious, and this goes against his beliefs. Black magic versus senior staff? Who wins? It is Halloween, and a young lad must stay at home. Thirteen-year-old George wants to celebrate his birthday with his mates and the girl he fancies. But his mum knows all about 'rituals' in the woods. She remembers thirteen years ago all too well. Sam's phone is playing up as a...

Welcome to book number six in this collection of 23 anthologies of short and dark stories. Something is afoot when an elderly office worker asks her boss for some ice, not for a gin and tonic, but something far larger. In story two, a young Rupert-loving boy struggles to find his mum. She must be somewhere. She is! A gang of youngsters plan on a night in a tent on a golf course, and one boy decides he must go home. Something is disturbing his mind. What did he miss? Book number four is about young lads enjoying a game of football. Their ball goes over a fence. No one wants to get it. There ...

Only In Bangkok This anthology of dark short stories takes readers on a journey into the hidden corners of Thailand, where the supernatural lurks and the human heart is capable of great evil. In "Only In Bangkok," a couple of men need to be free from their wives. They try the old trick of murdering the other spouse. It is not as easy as in the movies. "Krasue," tells of Thailand's vampire-like creature that flits around looking for a feed on entrails. A young, pregnant wife has an unearthly surprise for her gullible English husband. "Big Al" is not a man you'd want to work for. Folk who get...

Dark anthology of short stories set in England or Thailand. A lawyer is proud of his success in the courtroom. He also expects more from the woman he saved from jail. She agrees to join him for a meal, but reporters won't leave her, 'Did you kill your husband?' They shout. The lawyer offers coffee at his place to escape the press. Now who needs to escape? A Pointed Fence finds the Thai version of a vampire, and you don't want to meet Krasue. You certainly don't want to marry one! Don't Go Out In The Rain sounds good advice, especially if something comes with the water. English kids love to ...

Thailand, The Land of Smiles. So they say, but not in this book - it is filled with 38 short 'dark' stories. Some will make you run for cover, others make you grin like a Thai. Odd packages turn up, women kill sons, strange creatures live below houses, and a talented drummer 'beats' her father's enemy on Phuket's beach. And you haven't met Thailand's dreaded form of Vampire. It's all in this collection of Thai short tales.

Her Legs and Other Dark Tales Dive into the dark and twisted worlds of 'Her Legs and Other Dark Tales,' an anthology that will leave you questioning the boundaries of love, revenge, and fate. Each story unravels with gripping suspense and shocking twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 1. Her Legs. When a man's obsession with his car surpasses his love for his girlfriend, she decides to teach him a lesson he won't forget. A chilling tale of revenge that explores the limits of human emotion. 2. Shadows in the Museum. Seeking excitement and thrills, an Englishman finds himself in...

Six Stories. One Dark Collection. Twists Await. Step into a world where shadows linger and danger lurks in unexpected places. In Ginger Memories, a nostalgic aroma brings unsettling revelations. Amelia's Cats takes you on a perilous chase as a girl follows a feline into the unknown. The glittering streets of Bangkok Shadows hide conmen who face an even deadlier con. For a man in Deadly Cricket, love of the game risks everything—his family included. A High Stakes Wedding becomes a perilous game when secrets unfold. Finally, Finding Forever proves that chasing happiness can lead to ...

Embrace the shadows, dear reader. In this anthology of 50 short stories, we invite you to immerse yourself in a world of spine-tingling suspense, macabre tales, and haunting encounters. Brace yourself for a collection that will leave you breathless, disturbed, and questioning the very fabric of reality. Within these pages, you will encounter the rich tapestry of Thai culture woven with elements of suspense, crime, horror, fear, and the supernatural. From sprawling cityscapes to remote villages, each story transports you to a unique setting, where Thais and foreigners grapple with their ...