The Rain Deer by Ray Cluley

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer… Leah recited the names silently as she raced around the dark country lanes, her eyes on the road and her foot heavy on the accelerator. She wasn’t so much dashing through the snow as speeding through the sleet, the narrow verges either side blurred smudges of dark slush, the road shining wet. …

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Interview: Ashley Thorpe

When was the first time you watched a horror film, and how did it affect you? My first horror film was a late night screening of The Devil Rides Out. I was tiny. My Mum had always been a fan of ghost stories and horror and as my Dad worked away from home a lot …

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Five apocalyptic novels you probably haven’t read but really should

Do away with The Stand. We’ve all read it and seen the TV movie. I am Legend, as well. They’re not welcome here. Anything with zombies spelling the end of mankind? Kindly leave the building in an orderly fashion, taking any severed limbs with you. It’s all the Mayan’s fault. They ran out of days …

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Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Dan Howarth

Kyle knew Santa Claus was real despite what anyone else told him. He had known it for a long time and didn’t care how many times he had to tell the others; nothing was going change his mind. He had seen Santa Claus. Keep on reading…

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