Thanks to all for your patience and support. It looks like there will be another chapter (seven) after all. The story keeps getting more convoluted although so far everyone has assured me it’s readable! Writing a story in serial form has definite challenges. Though still in need of a few revisions I won’t hold it back for fear of…
Category: Haunted Tales
The Siren’s Bones (5)
( two chapters in one) Fiona stepped aside, her mind reeling as Duff entered the house. He sat himself down at the table but didn’t touch the food. Instead, he reached into his pockets and began pulling out what looked like pearls, coins and other bits and pieces of flotsam onto the table. “These are…
The Siren’s Bones (4)
Previous: Chapter Three If the Captain was ever in doubt as to Muireal’s paternity he never voiced it. In spite of the child’s impairments and odd behaviours he doted on her as did her two older brothers. There was such a wild sweetness in Muireal’s demeanour that captivated all their hearts. Of course she was never sent off to…
The Siren’s Bones (3)
Fiona’s husband was more often away at sea than he was at home. One night during the season of high winds and gales a stranger came to the door. It was a man with the sodden look of someone washed up on a beach after a ship wreck. His great sea coat was tattered and his hair hung down…
The Siren’s Bones
( for those who like stories- and/or I hope you enjoy the pics that inspired it!) The Siren’s Bones Chapter 2 Fiona, sat down on a log exhausted, her voice hoarse from calling her daughter’s name. Where could the girl be? Her eyes narrowed as she saw a storm coming in from the North. She knew…
The Siren’s Bones (1)
Introduction: wherein the little mermaid questions the great shape shifter: “How does one shed their skin and become human?” she asked the great shape-shifter. “The last time I tried to go ashore the dogs howled most frightfully and drove me back into the sea.” “I don’t know how it happens,” he replied.” It’s not a…
Castle Ghosts of Victoria
This was my offering to Ed Mooneys‘ spectacular Spooktacular for Halloween. The castle and grounds are a perfect afternoon haunt. Colwood is an area outside of Victoria and there, in a beautiful setting by the ocean, sits Hatley Castle. Built by architect Samuel MacLure for James Dunsmuir, the son of coal baron Robert Dunsmuir, it lies on 565 acres…
Tales from the Basement and Other Dark Places where things go bump in the night
A spooky tale for Halloween- Oh no! thought Charles as he lay quietly in his bed! The small lamp on the side table began to sputter and flicker and as briefly as a candle it suddenly went out! It was dark now and the Bumper was back! He could hear it coming up the stairs from…
the runes of the gatekeeper's daughter- dedicated to Nick 