When the Devil Calls: A Collection of Horror Stories

by Bethany Russo

When the Devil Calls includes two novellas, four short stories and three previously published stories.

Aliens cause havoc at a service station in Lancaster, and continue to terrorise the cleaners at two hotels in Plymouth. A woman recounts the horrors that lurked in the woods at her favourite childhood campsite in Dorset. Two women fight their way from Ambleside to Grasmere on the first day of the zombie apocalypse. A man takes part in the Chippenham scarecrow trail. With a human-looking scarecrow on his front garden, he’s surprised one night when it’s missing and is then interrupted by a knock at the door. Two new friends pay a visit to Sally in the Woods in their hometown of Bath, only to discover the woods hold more than just a creepy ghost story.

246 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 26, 2026

About the author

Bethany Russo is an indie horror and fantasy author from the South West of England. She lives with her partner, son and their two cats.

When not writing, you can usually find her spending time with her family/animals and getting outside for a long walk. One of her favourite ways to spend her spare time is reading. Russo's favourite genres are horror and dark fantasy. She has a special love for all things weird and wonderful, especially if it includes folklore/myths.

Follow Russo on Instagram: @bethanyrussowrites