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A Thai lawyer on the run. A village with too many secrets. A monk who collects more than alms. When Chaya, a disgraced Bangkok lawyer, flees to a remote English village, he thinks he’s escaped his past—until a severed toe arrives in the mail. Now, the Thai gangster he betrayed has sent a female killer, a razor-wielding assassin, to finish the job. But this village isn’t as peaceful as it seems. The locals are oddly eager to help Chaya hide a body. The village’s enigmatic leader, a Thai-speaking English monk, lives in a manor lined with gold-leafed Buddhas… and unmarked graves. And...

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...

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? ...

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 ...

Eight dark short stories. A knock at the door. A gift that shouldn’t exist. A journey into the cold, dark unknown. This anthology delivers eight chilling stories where the festive season twists into nightmares, and ordinary lives unravel with a single, sinister touch. In "The Reindeer Man", a lonely widower’s Christmas takes a haunting turn when an anonymous gift arrives—a silver bell that rings with a sound only he can hear. Its eerie chime lures him into the frozen woods, where a message waits, written in hoofprints and frost: "You should have died with her." From lonely Christmas ...

As the pages of this twisted tale come to a close, the reader is left with a lingering sense of unease. The book's characters have made choices beyond what most consider ethical or moral. Camilla, a central figure in this dark story, was willing to sacrifice her child to secure her unusual future. Her actions were heinous, but perhaps even more disturbing, she felt justified. Camilla was forced to aid a "doctor" in sewing twins together - Yes, Siamese Twins! The other characters are no less complex. Kev and Skylab were kidnapped by a mother and son duo that revelled in their cruelty. Two ...

Thailand's Underbelly Beckons in a Heart-Pounding Tale 1980s Thailand. Sun-drenched beaches hide a sinister reality. Here, Camilla, a fearless motorbike-riding reporter, navigates a web of secrets, one closer to her than she dares to imagine. Her uncle, a notorious drug lord, holds the key, but the truth comes at a brutal price. Can she expose the darkness without succumbing to it? Two English lads, Kev and Nick, crave tropical paradise. Instead, they stumble into a dangerous game orchestrated by a deceitful Dutch engineer and his ruthless allies. The stakes rise when they cross paths with ...

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 ...

Fun and Games: Dark Tales from the Land of Smiles Six chilling stories delve into the underbelly of Thailand, Fun and Games: Two clueless London lads on a YouTube fame quest stumble upon a horrifying secret: two captivating Thai girls live-streaming their deadly games on the dark web. Long Lost: A university lecturer reunites with his alluring Thai girlfriend, seeking inspiration for a book about the supernatural. Following a fellow professor's advice he soon discovers the true darkness lurking in the ancient legends. Monsoon Mishap: A washed-up journalist in search of a story gets ...

'Slim Or No Chance' is an anthology of seven short stories. They all have a twist you were not expecting. The title tale is set in England and features the daughter of her gangster father flying off with her in his private plane. A surprise pilot takes control, and he really takes control of the situation! Book 2 is the strange tale of the deaths of several of the village's children. But how does this affect the lives of our hero and his wife? Would you believe a playground plaything could hold a deadly secret? Boys find out. The Viking Visit concerns a young lady whose life is unsettled. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Eight short dark stories start with a Thai girl returning from the UK. She spots a person thumbing a lift. 'That won't work in here.' She regretted offering him a lift. How to get rid of him? She should have listened to Mum. The top salesman has a past - he needs to square things up. This dark tale is not for those under 18. A newlywed couple starts doing up their dilapidated home. She feels something is wrong, not just the steps or the number of bedrooms. The 'feel' is out of sync. Before long, she discovers why. What is Mr Rinn doing on the company trip to the river? It takes a while, but...

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 ...

The five tales here are dark short stories with a twisted tail - not the ending you expect. Sit back on the beach as you read, but don't enter the sea. The first story tells of an agoraphobic woman on her first holiday away with her family. Her children get more than they expected from the water. An artistic daughter is unhappy with her father's plan to close his art supply shop. Oh, dear, somebody spilt the oils. Would you take her in if you found a young girl on a lonely road? You had better think long and hard. Taxidermy is a hobby that interests few people. But in this tale, a man is ...