September Story Spotlight - Will o' the Wisp
"Tendrils of mist rose from the ebony blackness of the marshes, draping over the cloaked figure on the ground."
As Autumn prepares to wrap us in her arms, the spotlight turns to "Will o' the Wisp", a short story of gothic horror, tragic romance and demonic haunting.
Behind the Story
The origins of "Will o' the Wisp" came from two separate directions. The first was a gothic horror mystery, exploring the concept of unanswered questions in the aftermath of someone vanishing, leaving you to wonder if you ever knew them at all and what has become of them. I set this story in the late Victorian era, always a favourite period of mine in fiction, looking and feeling so different to our modern world. At the story's core is the main character's obsession with this disappearance, which has taken over his life.
The second approach was the return of the Jack O'Lantern Men. I always knew they would be back. While I was writing their eponymous novella, I was already thinking about where future stories may lead. When I decided to release my omnibus, I liked the idea of including a bonus short story, something new, and it seemed fitting the demons would make their return. As they pushed their way into my gothic horror tale, I found myself exploring a part of their mythology I'd never intended to. Thus, "Will o' the Wisp - A Jack O'Lantern Tale" was conceived.
As well as an additional story including themes explored throughout the overall collection and a prequel to "The Jack O'Lantern Men", "Will o' the Wisp" can be read as a standalone Hallowe'en chiller, a one-sitting read for a dark autumn evening.
As the night draws in, light your candle and wrap up against the cold, and turn the page to uncover if it may be safer for some questions to remain unanswered...
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"You will come face to face with one who stole from you your love. But, beware. It will not be the face you expect."
It may be safer for some questions to remain unanswered...
Whilst running an errand late one Hallowe'en night, a young gentleman comes across a young lady in need of assistance. From whom or what she flees is unclear, but nevertheless he desires to help.
When she vanishes without trace, he determines to find the reason for her disappearance, a quest which may lead him into unknown peril.
For, amongst the shadows, there lurks something sinister...
Read the opening scene in three parts:
Part I
Part II
Part III
Want to continue reading? "Will o' the Wisp" is available as a standalone ebook or as part of "Whispers from the Dead of Night - The Deluxe Collection" in ebook, paperback and hardcover.
Order "Will o' the Wisp"
Order "Whispers from the Dead of Night - The Deluxe Collection"
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As Autumn prepares to wrap us in her arms, the spotlight turns to "Will o' the Wisp", a short story of gothic horror, tragic romance and demonic haunting.
Behind the Story
The origins of "Will o' the Wisp" came from two separate directions. The first was a gothic horror mystery, exploring the concept of unanswered questions in the aftermath of someone vanishing, leaving you to wonder if you ever knew them at all and what has become of them. I set this story in the late Victorian era, always a favourite period of mine in fiction, looking and feeling so different to our modern world. At the story's core is the main character's obsession with this disappearance, which has taken over his life.
The second approach was the return of the Jack O'Lantern Men. I always knew they would be back. While I was writing their eponymous novella, I was already thinking about where future stories may lead. When I decided to release my omnibus, I liked the idea of including a bonus short story, something new, and it seemed fitting the demons would make their return. As they pushed their way into my gothic horror tale, I found myself exploring a part of their mythology I'd never intended to. Thus, "Will o' the Wisp - A Jack O'Lantern Tale" was conceived.
As well as an additional story including themes explored throughout the overall collection and a prequel to "The Jack O'Lantern Men", "Will o' the Wisp" can be read as a standalone Hallowe'en chiller, a one-sitting read for a dark autumn evening.
As the night draws in, light your candle and wrap up against the cold, and turn the page to uncover if it may be safer for some questions to remain unanswered...
___
"You will come face to face with one who stole from you your love. But, beware. It will not be the face you expect."
It may be safer for some questions to remain unanswered...
Whilst running an errand late one Hallowe'en night, a young gentleman comes across a young lady in need of assistance. From whom or what she flees is unclear, but nevertheless he desires to help.
When she vanishes without trace, he determines to find the reason for her disappearance, a quest which may lead him into unknown peril.
For, amongst the shadows, there lurks something sinister...
Read the opening scene in three parts:
Part I
Part II
Part III
Want to continue reading? "Will o' the Wisp" is available as a standalone ebook or as part of "Whispers from the Dead of Night - The Deluxe Collection" in ebook, paperback and hardcover.
Order "Will o' the Wisp"
Order "Whispers from the Dead of Night - The Deluxe Collection"
Visit me on Facebook
Follow me on Twitter
Follow me on Instagram
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