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An anthology of eight dark and disturbing tales. The stories are set in Thailand or England, all with a twist to keep you guessing. Siamese Feast: A book of tales to leave you wondering to the last sentence. Amanda and Rose embark on a journey to visit a mysterious factory that Amanda's father is considering buying. Unbeknownst to them, the taxi driver refuses to approach the building, and they are guided inside by a silver-coloured cat. As they explore, they encounter tiny hungry kittens and a hunch-backed man with a shrine to felines. The looming question remains: What does he want? ...

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 ...

River Of Jewels is story one in an anthology of seven intriguing tales mainly set or featuring Thailand. A young Englishman visits the home of his grandfather's wartime stories, The River Kwai. He carries an old key, another memory of Granddad. A museum curator recognises the key. It leads to adventure. Has Dad Gone? Book two is about a man with a secret job. But what happened to him? A wealthy lad has to change his life, but not like this. The Gift arrives from the distant past. Silent Shadows creep past while book six tells of a Thai 'lady'. Is she really that perfect? We end in A Darker ...

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 ...

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.

In this anthology, we have six dark and unsettling stories. Starting with a young drummer who avenges her father's death. Story two tells of a gormless Londoner who gets a surprise call from a lawyer. Expecting to quote on a building job, he finds out that he is a benefactor in a will. The will promised to change his life - it did. A journalist tasked to write about 'dark' worshippers. The meeting is in a cave. All is not as expected, especially when it comes down on him. Was it his fault? Retiring in paradise is a dream for many. This English woman is offered just that. The problem is her ...

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 ...

What A Day For A ... This anthology of dark short stories will take you on a journey into the shadows, where the creatures of your nightmares lurk. In "What A Day For...," a man decides to picnic alone after his wife and stepchildren disagree with his plan. He soon finds himself joined by unwelcome creatures that will make his day anything but peaceful. In "Einstein", a boy exploits his friend's mental disabilities. However, he soon learns that accidents can happen when you cross the wrong people. When is the right time to "Grow Up"? That all depends on how old you are. And what you are ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...