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Haunted Voices
Scotland has a stunning tradition of oral storytelling, from the firesides of the nation’s legendary storytelling families to the physical and virtual platforms of today’s narrative performers. Scotland is also a place with a strange, longstanding affinity with that most chilling of genres: the Gothic.
Haunted Voices—a bold and ambitious anthology in both text and audio—showcases some of Scotland’s best oral storytellers, from archived stories of past masters to the work of contemporary performers, and their most disturbing tales of terror.
Expect monstrous tongue-eaters, shadowy demons, haunted video tapes, wicked priests, strange shapes in the darkness, a retelling of Poe’s The Raven… and more!
Scotland may be small, but it has many, many voices. So gather round and listen close. This is Haunted Voices: Scotland’s great Gothic chorus.
Haunted Voices—a bold and ambitious anthology in both text and audio—showcases some of Scotland’s best oral storytellers, from archived stories of past masters to the work of contemporary performers, and their most disturbing tales of terror.
Expect monstrous tongue-eaters, shadowy demons, haunted video tapes, wicked priests, strange shapes in the darkness, a retelling of Poe’s The Raven… and more!
Scotland may be small, but it has many, many voices. So gather round and listen close. This is Haunted Voices: Scotland’s great Gothic chorus.
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First published January 1, 2019
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November 26, 2019
I have this on audio and ebook, and I 100-percent recommend that you listen to this on audio. These stories are meant to be performed, and the storytellers *really* deliver. Atmospheric, gripping, surprising, sometimes funny, often super-eerie — the marriage of performer and story is perfect.
Having said all of that: the illustrations are lovely, so maybe do what I did and get versions? Available on the Haunt Publishing web site.
A few standout stories for me (but I enjoyed all of them; not a clunker in the bunch):
Soulmates: a sweet story about a goth couple and love that will not die, set in Greyfriars Kirkyard, a famous historical cemetery in Edinburgh
The Keep: the storytelling is pitch-perfect, and this is a super unsettling story... you don't know quite what's going on until the end, and the slow dawning realization made me gasp. Really. I was walking along the river here in Prague, and I gasped.
I Live Alone: I was surprised by a just-at-the-end twist in this story, and it was great. It's melancholy and really touching and then BOOM! a thing happens that changes the whole perspective of the story.
Buried by the Dead: very funny story about a madcap visit to a graveside. The delivery is very, very funny — reminds me a bit of Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Fleabag.
The Stolen Winding Sheet: a story of well-earned comeuppance with one of the best descriptions of stormy weather I've ever heard/read.
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Having said all of that: the illustrations are lovely, so maybe do what I did and get versions? Available on the Haunt Publishing web site.
A few standout stories for me (but I enjoyed all of them; not a clunker in the bunch):
Soulmates: a sweet story about a goth couple and love that will not die, set in Greyfriars Kirkyard, a famous historical cemetery in Edinburgh
The Keep: the storytelling is pitch-perfect, and this is a super unsettling story... you don't know quite what's going on until the end, and the slow dawning realization made me gasp. Really. I was walking along the river here in Prague, and I gasped.
I Live Alone: I was surprised by a just-at-the-end twist in this story, and it was great. It's melancholy and really touching and then BOOM! a thing happens that changes the whole perspective of the story.
Buried by the Dead: very funny story about a madcap visit to a graveside. The delivery is very, very funny — reminds me a bit of Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Fleabag.
The Stolen Winding Sheet: a story of well-earned comeuppance with one of the best descriptions of stormy weather I've ever heard/read.
I'll be talking about this book in depth on the Strong Sense of Place Podcast in January. Sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss the episode (or any of our other bookish goodies).
June 1, 2024
I loved this collection! Definitely one of my favourite anthologies. There was a real emphasis on oral storytelling, and even in the written version there was a voiciness to many of the stories that made them feel like they were meant to be told out loud. Several of the stories are actually transcriptions of folk tales and urban legends shared by members of the Traveller community and collected at the Edinburgh School of Scottish Studies Archive. That was a really cool addition, and I really enjoyed those stories. The illustrations were also very creepy and well done. This might be my favourite anthology by Haunt Publishing, and I've read all their anthologies!
November 3, 2019
This is a truly unique collection of Scottish stories; from older tales preserved via oral storytelling to contemporary work from some of the country's freshest voices, this book spans the length and breadth of Scotland and explores how storytelling has manifested, changed and inspired today's writers. A fantastic book.
July 24, 2023
Great collection. In many ways, it was surprisingly colorful and diverse with reflections on colonisation, war, an other horrors. The illustrations at the beginning of each chapter created the perfect atmosphere for the stories. Highly recommended.
September 6, 2023
Bonne collection d’histoires écossaises, plus ou moins anciennes ! Certaines sont bien meilleures que d’autres. Je pense qu’elles sont faites pour être racontées et écoutées, d’où mon 3 sur 5. J’écouterai peut-être l’audio book.
October 17, 2021
On a recent holiday to Scotland, I had the great fortune to find myself leafing through the shelves of the Highland Book Store in Fort Williams. This alone could justify many a verse, the place is amazing and stuff to the rafters with all sorts of wonders. And should you ever find yourself in their neck of the woods be sure to check them out. But I feel I digress, the point being each place I travel far from my home I try and root out a book that will forever remind me of a place and a time. And whilst there were many candidates, most of whom were the usual suspects of Scottish writers. I thought this time to reach my hand out for something a little different. And as Scotland is is known for its tradition of passing down stories whilst sitting around a fire or at the bar stool. I figured this might just be the one for me. What more could you ask for on those long-drawn-out nights?
Whilst this book may be short in length it most certainly makes up for it in the sheer breadth of storytelling. One minute you may find yourself dealing with a modern-ish day tale of a haunted videotape the next you are slung way back into the past to deal with all manner of ghosts and ghouls. It feels like you have been hand this old tome of folk laws and myths. And whilst not my usual pick of reading I can safely say that within these pages I manage to find a plethora of tales to take my fancy. It is probably a sad thing that for the most part I never pick up such books preferring longer tales I can sink my teeth into. But within these verses, I have come to appreciate what can be achieved within a few pages. Each author's own voice shines out clearly but yet still managing flow from one tale to the next without feeling like you are being ripped out of the flow. It must go to show you what a great editor can do when picking and choosing how to construct such a collection of stories.
This book manages to show the width and breadth of Scottish culture. From tales way back in its past to a much more modern and multicultural place that it is today. I always tend to find that horror stories work as a good litmus test for the worries and ill's of culture. We can see the things that claw at the back of their minds in the deep depths of the cold dark night. So I found it fascinating to see through this book how those have changed. Within each incoming new culture, Scotland's own boogie men have changed and shifted. But whilst this is all very fascinating to me to others maybe not. What I can say is that this book is expertly put together. There are tales for pretty much anything that can take you fancy within the horror genre. And I for one already know that not only will there be some that I will no doubt go back to again when I need that feeling creeping up the back of my neck. But some authors here that I will go on to seek out other pieces of their work for hope of yet more dark tales.
For the most part, Horror is not a genre I most go looking for in my next read. But I think here they have collected a group of tales worth giving a bit of my time to. Each time I picked this up to read whilst traveling around the highlands I was rewarded with another outstanding writer. Each seeking to bring a spook or a scare in their own beautiful style. All the while shining a light on that amazing land and a place that will forever hold a piece of me.
Whilst this book may be short in length it most certainly makes up for it in the sheer breadth of storytelling. One minute you may find yourself dealing with a modern-ish day tale of a haunted videotape the next you are slung way back into the past to deal with all manner of ghosts and ghouls. It feels like you have been hand this old tome of folk laws and myths. And whilst not my usual pick of reading I can safely say that within these pages I manage to find a plethora of tales to take my fancy. It is probably a sad thing that for the most part I never pick up such books preferring longer tales I can sink my teeth into. But within these verses, I have come to appreciate what can be achieved within a few pages. Each author's own voice shines out clearly but yet still managing flow from one tale to the next without feeling like you are being ripped out of the flow. It must go to show you what a great editor can do when picking and choosing how to construct such a collection of stories.
This book manages to show the width and breadth of Scottish culture. From tales way back in its past to a much more modern and multicultural place that it is today. I always tend to find that horror stories work as a good litmus test for the worries and ill's of culture. We can see the things that claw at the back of their minds in the deep depths of the cold dark night. So I found it fascinating to see through this book how those have changed. Within each incoming new culture, Scotland's own boogie men have changed and shifted. But whilst this is all very fascinating to me to others maybe not. What I can say is that this book is expertly put together. There are tales for pretty much anything that can take you fancy within the horror genre. And I for one already know that not only will there be some that I will no doubt go back to again when I need that feeling creeping up the back of my neck. But some authors here that I will go on to seek out other pieces of their work for hope of yet more dark tales.
For the most part, Horror is not a genre I most go looking for in my next read. But I think here they have collected a group of tales worth giving a bit of my time to. Each time I picked this up to read whilst traveling around the highlands I was rewarded with another outstanding writer. Each seeking to bring a spook or a scare in their own beautiful style. All the while shining a light on that amazing land and a place that will forever hold a piece of me.
February 26, 2020
Haunted Voices is a collection of spooky stories by Scotland's oral storytellers, in both text and audio format. The stories are short and varied, including some from archival recordings of past storytellers and others that are distinctly modern involving video shops and ghosts watching Love Island. The collection has a wide range of tales, all featuring gothic elements but with varying levels of terror and humour, and often a sense of locality and oral tradition.
Though the anthology has two elements, text and audio, it is difficult not to think of all of the pieces as how they'd be told out loud, even when reading the book. The variety of the collection makes it exciting to see what is coming next, and the short length of the stories means that readers could easily pick and choose which to read or listen to at what point. As someone who doesn't listen to audiobooks due to an inability to focus on them, I read the collection first, then went back and listened to some of the stories that had stuck with me, but I imagine that for a lot of people, it will be the audio version that is the real selling point, and the text more of a bonus extra. Some of my highlights were 'Soul Mates', a goth love story in a graveyard (there are a lot of graveyards in the collection, as you might expect), 'the possession', a tale of hungry ghosts and what they really want, and 'The Cravin', a comic yet thoughtful reimagining of Poe's 'The Raven'.
This collection features a range of stories, storytellers, and Scottish locations, really showcasing the fact that Gothic oral storytelling is alive and haunting. The audio version will definitely appeal to anyone who enjoys spooky podcasts and similar audio storytelling forms, and the text version is great for dipping in and out of due to the short length of the stories.
Though the anthology has two elements, text and audio, it is difficult not to think of all of the pieces as how they'd be told out loud, even when reading the book. The variety of the collection makes it exciting to see what is coming next, and the short length of the stories means that readers could easily pick and choose which to read or listen to at what point. As someone who doesn't listen to audiobooks due to an inability to focus on them, I read the collection first, then went back and listened to some of the stories that had stuck with me, but I imagine that for a lot of people, it will be the audio version that is the real selling point, and the text more of a bonus extra. Some of my highlights were 'Soul Mates', a goth love story in a graveyard (there are a lot of graveyards in the collection, as you might expect), 'the possession', a tale of hungry ghosts and what they really want, and 'The Cravin', a comic yet thoughtful reimagining of Poe's 'The Raven'.
This collection features a range of stories, storytellers, and Scottish locations, really showcasing the fact that Gothic oral storytelling is alive and haunting. The audio version will definitely appeal to anyone who enjoys spooky podcasts and similar audio storytelling forms, and the text version is great for dipping in and out of due to the short length of the stories.
October 20, 2022
On my last trip to Edinburgh, I stumbled across the City's book festival. Browsing aimlessly through the shelves, I spotted this collection of spooky short stories, all based on the Scottish oral tradition (and some newer additions), and I thought this could have been the ideal reading for the scary October.
Put devotedly on paper thanks to a Kickstarter project, the creators' intent is remarkable, tributing the country's practice of telling ghost stories that became, nowadays, one of the main attractions to visit Scotland.
Besides the written text, each tale is introduced by spot-on dark illustrations that add extra value to this small collection.
As usual, it isn't easy to find all the tales equally engaging, especially when it comes to concise ones, from a few pages long to a single paragraph. Still, the overall reading was pleasing, creepy and, at times comic: a shout-out to my favourite story, The Cravin by D. A. Watson, which both plays with the Scottish language and the dark humor about human nature, tore between craving (the title "Cravin") for vice and fear (the "Fear" embodied by a ghoulish entity) for the consequences.
In parallel, the audiobook is available. I need to check it out to enrich the reading further and turn it into a proper spooky listening experience!
Put devotedly on paper thanks to a Kickstarter project, the creators' intent is remarkable, tributing the country's practice of telling ghost stories that became, nowadays, one of the main attractions to visit Scotland.
Besides the written text, each tale is introduced by spot-on dark illustrations that add extra value to this small collection.
As usual, it isn't easy to find all the tales equally engaging, especially when it comes to concise ones, from a few pages long to a single paragraph. Still, the overall reading was pleasing, creepy and, at times comic: a shout-out to my favourite story, The Cravin by D. A. Watson, which both plays with the Scottish language and the dark humor about human nature, tore between craving (the title "Cravin") for vice and fear (the "Fear" embodied by a ghoulish entity) for the consequences.
In parallel, the audiobook is available. I need to check it out to enrich the reading further and turn it into a proper spooky listening experience!
May 22, 2020
Haunted Voices contains thirty-one stories, six of which come from archived recordings preserved by the University of Edinburgh’s School of Scottish Studies. These recordings date back to the ’70s and ’80s—and even one from the ’50s—and are told by highly regarded traditional storytellers. The archived recordings are interspersed between tales commissioned specifically for this volume by contemporary writers, poets, singers, voice actors, and spoken word artists. In the audiobook version, each writer reads their own story, alongside the original archived recordings. The archived tales have been transcribed for the ebook and paperback versions, and each story is accompanied by a spine-chilling illustration by Zuzanna Kwiecien. I highly recommend the audiobook for the most authentic oral storytelling experience, though if you have trouble parsing heavy Scottish accents, you may want to follow along with the ebook, as well. Most of the tales are quite short, making them perfect bite-sized pieces when you just need a little dose of horror.
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November 5, 2020
An anthology of gothic storytelling from Scotland. From traditional to contemporary this books has all the folklore you need and it's a book you could read again and again. Not only is every story different so are the writing styles and themes. Despite this being a horror based book there are snippets of humour throughout which takes the edge off in particular I enjoyed "I Live Alone". "The Man with Two Shadows" I found particularly unsettling and is one of my favourites from the collection. "Cravin" had such a unique style compared to the rest of the novel so it stood out for me. And finally "The Skeleton and The Gravestone" was such a short and witty story which ended the novel beautifully.
Imbedded with demons, haunted houses , shadows, haunted video tapes, this is such a unique book of stories that should be part of any bookshelf.
What this book reminded me of is when I was 10 we had this guy come into our class and was telling us all about myths and legends and I particularly loved the Scottish related ones. Scotland has so much history and culture and I'm so proud to be Scottish.
I'd also like to mention the sketches before each chapter which set the tone for each story.
Imbedded with demons, haunted houses , shadows, haunted video tapes, this is such a unique book of stories that should be part of any bookshelf.
What this book reminded me of is when I was 10 we had this guy come into our class and was telling us all about myths and legends and I particularly loved the Scottish related ones. Scotland has so much history and culture and I'm so proud to be Scottish.
I'd also like to mention the sketches before each chapter which set the tone for each story.
March 20, 2020
Just finished Haunted Voices: An Anthology of Gothic Storytelling from Scotland edited by Rebecca Wojturska, and brought to life by the lovely people at Haunt Publishing.
I helped back this project through Kickstarter, and thankfully the project was fully funded and this wonderful collection of creepy Scottish stories became available.
Haunted Voices collects stories from across Scotland, and across years. These tales are best experienced orally, allowing the speaker to add their own choices, their own movements, their own chilling depiction of the narrative to the audience, however, Haunt Publishing has done a wonderful job recreating these tales in written format!
I've read a couple of these stories before from other collections, not quite the same as they are here, but that is the result of spoken words passed down from ear to ear, the story is never the same as it was the last time it was told.
Including perfect artwork by Zuzanna Kwiecien!
I helped back this project through Kickstarter, and thankfully the project was fully funded and this wonderful collection of creepy Scottish stories became available.
Haunted Voices collects stories from across Scotland, and across years. These tales are best experienced orally, allowing the speaker to add their own choices, their own movements, their own chilling depiction of the narrative to the audience, however, Haunt Publishing has done a wonderful job recreating these tales in written format!
I've read a couple of these stories before from other collections, not quite the same as they are here, but that is the result of spoken words passed down from ear to ear, the story is never the same as it was the last time it was told.
Including perfect artwork by Zuzanna Kwiecien!
December 2, 2024
This anthology showcases some of Scotland’s best oral storytellers, from archived stories of past masters to the work of contemporary performers, and their most disturbing tales of terror. These inlclude monstrous tongue-eaters, shadowy demons, haunted video tapes, wicked priests, strange shapes in the darkness, a retelling of Poe’s The Raven.
This collection features many unique stories from Scottish folklore. Although this does feature some beautifully haunting illustrations for each story, you can tell that these were written to be spoken out loud. After the initial few I began listening to the audiobook alongside this and so glad I did.
A lot of the tales come from the Edinburgh School of Scottish Studies Archive where some of these folktales came through the travelling community. The narrators of each story do a brilliant job in telling these and keeping that creepy atmosphere going.
This collection features many unique stories from Scottish folklore. Although this does feature some beautifully haunting illustrations for each story, you can tell that these were written to be spoken out loud. After the initial few I began listening to the audiobook alongside this and so glad I did.
A lot of the tales come from the Edinburgh School of Scottish Studies Archive where some of these folktales came through the travelling community. The narrators of each story do a brilliant job in telling these and keeping that creepy atmosphere going.
October 14, 2020
Horror is not usual for me. Generally I only encounter it by accident, having thought I was picking up something else entirely. I selected 'Haunted Voices' deliberately, and I am glad I did.
As is the case with most anthologies the we're some stories I enjoyed more than others. This is purely a matter of taste. Ask half a dozen readers for what was the best story and I'm sure you'll get had a dozen different answers.
To me, some of the tales were weird and unsettling. Others, I struggled to see how they were horror. Then there were the ones that completely got me. They sank through my skin and lodged like fear inducing parasites dripping toxins of unease into my bloodstream. Suffice to say, driving at night will never be the same again.
I will seek out many more horror novels in the future. Haunt Publishing, you've created a monster.
As is the case with most anthologies the we're some stories I enjoyed more than others. This is purely a matter of taste. Ask half a dozen readers for what was the best story and I'm sure you'll get had a dozen different answers.
To me, some of the tales were weird and unsettling. Others, I struggled to see how they were horror. Then there were the ones that completely got me. They sank through my skin and lodged like fear inducing parasites dripping toxins of unease into my bloodstream. Suffice to say, driving at night will never be the same again.
I will seek out many more horror novels in the future. Haunt Publishing, you've created a monster.
May 5, 2020
Once again, as with all anthologies not every story is going to appeal as much but this had a great range. I'd give it 4.5 if that was an option. I highly recommend getting the audiobook because hearing these tales is a whole other experience. It's a collection of oral story-telling and the recordings add layers of meaning and interest which make even the most familiar tale more creepy and intriguing. Some of the most familiar didn't really work for me in print but were brought to life by the audio book. Lots of short tales and it's worth nibbling away at this collection and giving yourself a series of short sharp shocks! Some creepy, some heart-warming and some haunting or hauntingly beautiful. Definitely recommend.
December 4, 2021
I was very excited to read a book of Scottish gothic stories, but as with most short story collections it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.
A few stories were brilliant though: I can’t stop thinking about From Abyss to Abyss, and I also loved The Possession. Other very good ones were The Soulmates, The Leerie, Anne of the Dark Eyes, Poor Anna and The Cravin.
Overall I would still recommend the book - it made me feel closer to Scotland again, and especially the stories set in Edinburgh
A few stories were brilliant though: I can’t stop thinking about From Abyss to Abyss, and I also loved The Possession. Other very good ones were The Soulmates, The Leerie, Anne of the Dark Eyes, Poor Anna and The Cravin.
Overall I would still recommend the book - it made me feel closer to Scotland again, and especially the stories set in Edinburgh
December 2, 2019
Having been a kickstarter funder of this book's project, I'm glad to see it came together. It's certainly not a bad book, but the choice of tales and their editing occasionally leaves something to be desired.
Many of the stories are woefully paced, and feel rushed through, or languid. Worse, some manage to achieve both.
That said, there are a few cheekily creepy tales, and some nice moments. A curiosity, rather than something special.
Many of the stories are woefully paced, and feel rushed through, or languid. Worse, some manage to achieve both.
That said, there are a few cheekily creepy tales, and some nice moments. A curiosity, rather than something special.
September 18, 2023
0 STARS
Unpopular opinion. And DNFed.
I tried, I swear I really tried. But every short story was killing my soul and I did make it halfway. I feel brave just for that.
So, I was expecting gothing retellings. Those were not. Those were boring and dull. I don't even understand how it can be titled Haunted Voices. This book is not haunted. Not even a little bit. Bad writing. Bad substance. Bad bad bad.
I will never ever recommend this book. Waste time and money.
Unpopular opinion. And DNFed.
I tried, I swear I really tried. But every short story was killing my soul and I did make it halfway. I feel brave just for that.
So, I was expecting gothing retellings. Those were not. Those were boring and dull. I don't even understand how it can be titled Haunted Voices. This book is not haunted. Not even a little bit. Bad writing. Bad substance. Bad bad bad.
I will never ever recommend this book. Waste time and money.
October 14, 2021
- get the audiobook
- 3.5 stars, rounded up because I listened to this while wandering through the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town at night
- I couldn't understand the narrator of "The Warlock of Robbie Ha" on account of his thick Scottish accent, but maybe that's just my poor listening comprehension
- 3.5 stars, rounded up because I listened to this while wandering through the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town at night
- I couldn't understand the narrator of "The Warlock of Robbie Ha" on account of his thick Scottish accent, but maybe that's just my poor listening comprehension
February 13, 2024
An anthology of Gothic storytelling from Scotland. These are meant to be read out and are a mixture of original (transcribed for the book) stories from history as well as new short stories and poems by a diverse set of authors. Of considerable note are 'The Leerie' by Paul Bristow, 'The Thing in the Corner' by Jude Reid and 'The Cravin' by D. A. Watson.
October 24, 2024
3.5 stars
A mixed bag- some stories I liked and some I didn’t. I preferred the ones set in the past and not the present ones where they mention phones, cars, tv etc.
A few of the archived readings were very hard to understand. Poor audio quality and strong muffled Scottish accents.
Nice atmosphere for October.
A mixed bag- some stories I liked and some I didn’t. I preferred the ones set in the past and not the present ones where they mention phones, cars, tv etc.
A few of the archived readings were very hard to understand. Poor audio quality and strong muffled Scottish accents.
Nice atmosphere for October.
December 19, 2024
Cette anthologie est un bel hommage aux traditions orales écossaises.
Histoires gothiques tantôt effrayantes, angoissantes, tantôt drôles et nostalgiques.
Évidemment toutes ne sont pas égales mais ça m'a plongé dans l'ambiance avant notre voyage à Édimbourg.
À expérimenter en audiobook, qui doit donner toute sa saveur aux histoires !
Histoires gothiques tantôt effrayantes, angoissantes, tantôt drôles et nostalgiques.
Évidemment toutes ne sont pas égales mais ça m'a plongé dans l'ambiance avant notre voyage à Édimbourg.
À expérimenter en audiobook, qui doit donner toute sa saveur aux histoires !
April 28, 2020
Great. A lovely reading filled with creppy stories for all kind of readers! Many of these gave me the chills, for real. I possible, get the audiobook as well as a print or a digital edition; it will be a total, immersive experience!
May 15, 2021
I really enjoyed this collection. A real range with some unsettling and scary stories, a couple I found funny, and a few that really moved me. The illustrations are good and add an extra gothic layer to the the experience.
December 17, 2022
This anthology is so well-written and haunting (pun intended!)! You can hear the oral storytelling aspects even if you're just reading the text, and each story is interesting and fast-paced. I read through the entire book in a day-- I just couldn't put it down! The art is also beautiful!
July 18, 2023
The stories in this anthology are all so delightful and creepy. Some are pretty funny. My favorite stories are "I Live Alone" by Connor McAleese and "Tala in the Woods" by Katalina Watt. I'm so grateful to Haunt Publishing for putting these gothic tales into a book. :)
April 12, 2024
Overall enjoyed the book- would have given a 3.5 if possible. The downside was (but this was also a cool thing about the book) was that some of the readers' dialects were so strong, I couldn't understand them or the story. Definitely worth a listen!
August 28, 2024
This is the first time I have read a gothic anthology and I loved it. Filled with Scottish storytelling that is so atmospheric. A highly gripping and entertaining collection where some are funny and some are downright eerie. I enjoyed the written format, but think the audible would be wonderful.
November 10, 2019
a great anthology with a range of stories that range over time and tone, but ultimately make an interesting read. Some of the stories are pretty spooky so it's a good idea not to read before bed
October 30, 2020
Each story takes about a few minutes to read. At the end of each, I was like 'and?'...I felt the stories were too short. Maybe it is me, but I was bored.
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