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The Hungry House: The Chilling Childlore Collection
When Kyle’s pregnant mother goes into labour sooner than expected, Kyle is dropped off at his great-grandfather’s house for the night.
But there’s something very strange about the old man he’s never met before, and something more sinister still about the creepy house where the electricity meter needs to be fed before the power dies and Kyle is left to face the horrors in the dark…
The Hungry House is the first sinister short story in the Chilling Childlore collection, written by award-winning author Victoria Williamson and available to purchase as an anthology.
But there’s something very strange about the old man he’s never met before, and something more sinister still about the creepy house where the electricity meter needs to be fed before the power dies and Kyle is left to face the horrors in the dark…
The Hungry House is the first sinister short story in the Chilling Childlore collection, written by award-winning author Victoria Williamson and available to purchase as an anthology.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2025
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About the author
Victoria Williamson
27 books78 followersA lifelong storyteller and daydreamer, Victoria Williamson is an author and teacher who has lived and worked in Africa, China, America and the UK.
Victoria grew up in Kirkintilloch, north Glasgow, surrounded by hills on the edge of a forest estate where many of her early ghost stories and fantasy tales were born amid the magical trees and spooky old ruined buildings.
After studying Physics at the University of Glasgow, she set out on her own real life adventures, which included teaching Maths and Science in Cameroon, training teachers in Malawi, teaching English in China and working with children with special needs in the UK.
A qualified primary school teacher with a degree in Mandarin Chinese from Yunnan University and a Master’s degree in Special Needs Education, Victoria is passionate about creating inclusive worlds in her novels where all children can see a reflection of themselves in a heroic role.
Victoria’s experiences of teaching young children in a deprived area of Glasgow, many of whom were asylum seekers, inspired her debut novel, The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle, an uplifting tale of friendship between Glasgow girl Caylin and Syrian refugee Reema.
Victoria writes fantasy, adventure, science fiction and contemporary issue novels for Middle Grade (9-12), Teen, and Young Adult readers. Many of her books have been inspired by children she has met on her travels, both abroad and in the UK. She is currently working on a Middle Grade novel exploring the issues faced by a boy with ADHD who is struggling to fit in with his new step-family, and a spooky adventure novel for Teens, centred around a cast of characters with special needs including deafness, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy.
Twenty percent of her author royalties for The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle are donated to the Scottish Refugee Council.
You can find out more about Victoria's books, school visits and upcoming events on her website: www.strangelymagical.com
Victoria grew up in Kirkintilloch, north Glasgow, surrounded by hills on the edge of a forest estate where many of her early ghost stories and fantasy tales were born amid the magical trees and spooky old ruined buildings.
After studying Physics at the University of Glasgow, she set out on her own real life adventures, which included teaching Maths and Science in Cameroon, training teachers in Malawi, teaching English in China and working with children with special needs in the UK.
A qualified primary school teacher with a degree in Mandarin Chinese from Yunnan University and a Master’s degree in Special Needs Education, Victoria is passionate about creating inclusive worlds in her novels where all children can see a reflection of themselves in a heroic role.
Victoria’s experiences of teaching young children in a deprived area of Glasgow, many of whom were asylum seekers, inspired her debut novel, The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle, an uplifting tale of friendship between Glasgow girl Caylin and Syrian refugee Reema.
Victoria writes fantasy, adventure, science fiction and contemporary issue novels for Middle Grade (9-12), Teen, and Young Adult readers. Many of her books have been inspired by children she has met on her travels, both abroad and in the UK. She is currently working on a Middle Grade novel exploring the issues faced by a boy with ADHD who is struggling to fit in with his new step-family, and a spooky adventure novel for Teens, centred around a cast of characters with special needs including deafness, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy.
Twenty percent of her author royalties for The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle are donated to the Scottish Refugee Council.
You can find out more about Victoria's books, school visits and upcoming events on her website: www.strangelymagical.com
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December 7, 2025
A brave kid!
Kyle gets dropped off at his great-grandfather's house and things go south pretty quick. There are interesting and enticing hints as to where the story is going, but the kid's got spunk and I found myself rooting for him even before he got to the kitchen, never mind the bedroom, or beyond. The ending came too quick. A fun little short horror story that I enjoyed reading. This is just one of a larger collection that I will be checking into. Thanks to the author, Victoria Williamson.
Kyle gets dropped off at his great-grandfather's house and things go south pretty quick. There are interesting and enticing hints as to where the story is going, but the kid's got spunk and I found myself rooting for him even before he got to the kitchen, never mind the bedroom, or beyond. The ending came too quick. A fun little short horror story that I enjoyed reading. This is just one of a larger collection that I will be checking into. Thanks to the author, Victoria Williamson.
November 15, 2025
Creepy and dark.
Perfect chilling quick read.
As always from this author, expect the unexpected
Perfect chilling quick read.
As always from this author, expect the unexpected
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews