Monstrous Tales : Haunting encounters with Britain's mythical beasts
Jenn Ashworth
- Pages · 272 pages
- Publication Date · 23/10/2025
- Genre · Horror & ghost stories
A spine-tingling collection of spooky stories to curl up with on winter nights - perfect for fans of The Haunting Season, The Winter Spirits and M. R. James. This isle is full of noises... From the finfolk of the beaches of Orkney to the plague monsters of the Welsh mountains, and the giant slugs of the Derbyshire peaks to the Beast of Bodmin Moor, Britain is home to many strange creatures of folklore. Some are ancient, as enduring as the forests and mountains they inhabit. Others live among us, in our cities, creating new legends as they scuttle through the shadows. And none of them are to be trusted. In this deliciously chilling collection, award-winning and bestselling authors bring you tales inspired by the monsters that share our land. The perfect read for anyone who's ever spotted something slimy and unexplained in their peripheral vision, or seen eyes reflecting back in the forest where no eyes should be. INCLUDES NEW AND ORIGINAL STORIES FROM:Janice HallettAbir MukherjeeRosie AndrewsStuart TurtonDan JonesJenn AshworthSunyi DeanJane JohnsonRebecca Netley
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