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An anthology of dark short stories. We start with a baby left on the road. A car pulls up short of the child. The wife of the driver wants and needs to mother the girl. Never easy to adopt a child. It's harder if she has powers. The following story tells how badly a young artist wants to keep her father's art shop. She will stop at nothing. Next, a family deserve a holiday, and they get one, but far more than they expected. Deadly miniature sea creatures destroy their break. The tales are sinister and black. Expect no sleep if you're reading in bed!

Thailand is a beautiful country, and there are some beautiful people. But not all. This tale follows the lives of two 'savage' children, and savage is not the correct term. Innocent killers are more accurate. They have skills and abilities not expected in kids so young. No doctor could predict the outcome of their odd entrances to the world. They have the same father and different mothers. The father wanted exceptional offspring. Did he get his wish? He didn't live long enough to find out. They are different. When they find themselves alone, they are cared for by a woman with a doubtful history in a French circus. Could she be that old? An English couple is supposed to be enjoying a second honeymoon, but folk around them lose body parts. Where are the children?

Courting, 71 Short Stories is what it says. Most of these tales are set in Thailand or feature Thai characters. But not all. The rest are set in England. All tales are dark, with a twisted end in the story. This anthology takes readers on a journey from Great Britain through Thailand's dark and haunting landscape. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the tranquil temples in the countryside, each tale immerses the reader in a different facet of Thai culture, tradition, and folklore. With vivid descriptions and masterful storytelling, the author weaves a tapestry of suspense, horror, and intrigue that will leave readers captivated and wanting more.

An anthology of short stories. All of the tales have Thai characters or are set in Thailand. In story one, the protagonist is a skilled rock 'n roll drummer; she follows in her father's footsteps. But he is dead, and she wants revenge. Set in Phuket. A collection of 39 short stories. And one not so short. "Handsome Man" is a long short or even a novella. Either way, the "Handsome Man" is not a person. Some dark, some darkly humorous. And some blacker than dark! We all love tea; it grows in north Thailand and is unique, but why? A young lady is sent to find out how. She should have stayed in Bangkok. How about the guy who was left a fortune in a will? It didn’t work out well for him. Or the couple who move to a new home in an antique house. But something lives in the locked cellar. Read and discover why so many people love Thailand - or not!

Splash, Splash... is an anthology of short stories. We start with the tale of an English family taking their first holiday since the mum has 'cured' her anxiety about leaving the home. Her children are playing on the beach, and then a scream shatters the peaceful romantic bedroom time with her husband. Sea creatures attack the kids, and then others succumb to agonising bites. The next story tells of a young artist, desperate to continue running her father's art shop. He wishes to close up and retire. She has other plans. Would you dream of dating a taxidermist? It may not be a great idea! More 'dark' and unnerving chapters follow at apace.

A drug lord fathers his lesbian niece’s child, but not in the usual way! Set in Thailand late 1980s. Action, fun, romance, and tears. Breathtaking violence and tender moments add to a fast-paced read. Two young and gullible Englishmen move to Hua Hin to start a new life in the tropical heat. Along the way, they meet a dodgy Dutch ship's engineer, two lovely French girls who are more interested in dogs than romance. A tall Welsh man with a chequered history of drug abuse, but a unique skill of mixing things to make other things. This talent gets the attention of seriously evil people. A lesbian newspaper reporter rides a powerful motorbike has an important family secret. The whole story unfolds in an action-packed finale.