Netherworld Botany Conference Newbie

At least baffling ominous prophecies encouraged investment in research.

Harbingers Of Life And Friendship

“Never look a crow in the eyes”, I was told as a child. “They steal away souls. They’ll lay death upon you, then eat your ghost before it reaches the After.”

Oaths And Guidelines

The elderly goblin sighed. "They keep swearing my humors are all normal, but..."

Crying For A Signal

A landslide leaves two children trapped in a cave they shouldn't have been in, and their com units can't get a signal through the rock...

The Hotel Listens

"Don't worry about the sounds, it’s not… It’s just echoes. Sort of. Same for the voices. It’s nothing, honest. We think the building just gets lonely during the off-season. There’s no actual ghosts."

A Touching Warning

"They tricked me. I've never needed a hug more in my life but it's already too late."

A Pirate's Dream ARG

“Hi, Nat.” Mum’s voice was bright and breezy. “Do you remember hiding treasure in the walls?”

Mr Flumkins Needs A Pet-Sitter

When a request came in for a week in a woodland cottage caring for a “special needs cat” Tom didn’t hesitate. Now, here he was... staring at a rickety fence topped with skulls.

Sir, This Is A 24/7

This was what she got for slipping off-script and opening with “Are you ok??” rather than the usual “Can I get you anything?”. The guy being wild-eyed and covered with lacerations had thrown her. Not the usual kinda weird for overnight shift, even at a 24/7 gas-and-shopping place.

An Itinerant Mouse

On days like these, when the wind whistling past is wet and cold and the air inside the van stinks of petrol and coffee, I wonder if my mother was right. Perhaps I truly am a house mouse at heart.