The train snaked through France, a collection of souls seeking slumber. Yet, tranquility proved elusive. As the sleeping compartments filled, the promise of a peaceful night dwindled. In second class, even a whisper could be heard across th…

The aftermath of New Year's Eve brought an unsettling shift to her quiet life. A stranger, introduced at the revelry, now lingered in her flat, a persistent presence in the shadows. His appearances were nightly, and with each visit, a sense…

Sir Andrew Pike summons the village's most notorious witch-finders to Little Happens, a modest hamlet, for the trial of an aged woman. Elizabeth Gadge stands accused of devilry, of engaging in lewd practices on numerous occasions. Should sh…

Andy stood poised on his first day at the Comfort Support Line call center, a haven for those adrift in loneliness and despair. Here, individuals sought solace in conversation, sharing burdens with compassionate voices. The counselors of CS…

Nana was celebrating her seventy-ninth birthday, a milestone that brought a warmth to her heart. It wasn't every day a woman could boast such a number of years. She looked forward to the afternoon, surrounded by family – even Pat and Jim, n…

Tina wasn't certain what to expect. Her sister had arranged the visit to Madam Talbot, a spiritualist medium. Hives, Talbot’s assistant in the world of the living, appeared helpful enough, but something awaited Tina on the other side, somet…