Good Reads
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We haven’t had any short fiction for a minute, so here is my reimagination of Charles Dickens ‘The Signalman’.. Set in space… 🙂 Enjoy! 🙂 The vastness of space was both awe-inspiring and terrifying, a dark expanse dotted with distant stars, offering no sound, no life—just endless void. It was during my tour on the…
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From the beginning, something was suspicious about her daughter’s death…
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In this beautiful book, Kirst D’Raven once again grabs hold of our imagination and gives us an insight into the world of Myths and Legends. This time, however, she has turned her eye on a subject very close to her heart, the natural world, and in particular, the Animals. Using gorgeous illustrations and some very…
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Kirst D’Raven takes a look at the subject of Urban mythology in the UK. These are some of the stories that get repeated so many times that people start to believe they are true. Or based on truth. Mostly though, they are not!Some are ideas that have been passed on ‘from a friend’, or ‘overheard…
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It’s a drizzly day in Derbyshire today. One of those days that reminds you that Autumn is just around the corner. The days are getting shorter and the overwhelming urge to snuggle on the sofa with your favourite snacks, beverage, pets and people is a real thing. Especially if there’s some easy entertainment involved –…
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The legend of Lorelei is one of the most enchanting and tragic tales from German folklore, rooted in the romantic and treacherous landscapes of the Rhine River. Lorelei is often depicted as a beautiful siren or water nymph who lures sailors to their doom with her enchanting song and mesmerizing appearance. The story of Lorelei…
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The legend of Sawney Bean is one of Scotland’s most chilling tales, passed down through generations as a cautionary reminder of the darkness that can dwell within the human heart.