S.J.Budd

A collection of 12 brilliant short stories bought to you by Sirens Call Publications , that takes a fresh look at some infamous and dark myths and legends, and asks if they're myths or reality... But these are not the gentrified and harmless tales you could entertain children with. Delve inside and you will discover that things are not as they seem, old gods still walk amongst us and their powers prevail, riddles still need answering, and we can't escape our past. You can show your support for your fellow writers and independent publishers by buying this book, which is available through Sirens Call Publications or Amazon . They have a great selection of anthologies! It Lives In Us ~ Thomas James Brown In  the  picturesque village of Lynnewood in the New Forest, there's a terrible dark secret that hangs over this otherwise peaceful village. What are these things and where do they come from? What can be done to escape them? This deliciously dar...

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