Midnight's Treasury - Croft, J. T.

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Résumé :
Uncover a hauntingly beautiful treasure trove of tales in this darkly bittersweet short story collection. Imbued with eight chilling and memorable short stories that range from the poignant to the melancholy, this imaginative blend of dark fairy tales and speculative fiction draws inspiration from classic ghost tales to offer readers an unforgettable experience. Underscored by touching universal themes of overcoming adversity, facing fears, fellowship, and finding one's place in the world, Midnight's Treasury brings its characters to life in a way that will touch your heart and speak to your soul. A struggling author stumbles upon story ideas from beyond the grave, a budding obituary writer discovers his boss has an uncanny ability to predict the future, and the residents of a cemetery take matters into their own hands to protect their graveyard in this endearing and bittersweet collection. With a pinch of romance and humor, you'll find gentle ghost stories, strange premonitions and consequences, comic retributions and encouragement from the afterlife, difficult choices, and above all, the need to put things right in the face of seemingly insurmountable problems. As the perfect book for fans of timeless authors including Ray Bradbury, Neil Gaiman and Edgar Allen Poe, Midnight's Treasury is a deeply moving assortment of tales that will resonate with our innermost human desires and struggles. Stories included: ? Queen of Hearts ? Trevelyan's Eye ? Thin Air ? Neighbourhood Watch ? The Caveat ? St Mark's Eve ? Gethsemane ? Cock Crow at Candlemas ?...

Biographie:
J. T. Croft is a Gothic and speculative fiction author with a passion for tales both fantastical and supernatural. An avid fan of fantasy and ghost stories, J. T. imbues his work with strong emotional themes designed to tug readers' hearts and make them think. His stories roam between good and evil, exploring the grey area between with a melancholy, bittersweet, and strangely charming feel. J. T. Croft is enchanted by the works of Edwardian ghostwriters such as M. R. James and E. F. Benson, as much as the Gothic works of Laura Purcell, Hester Fox, Susan Hill, and Daphne du Maurier. When not writing, he enjoys listening to podcasts, drinking coffee, and spending time with his partner and their grey tabby in Worcestershire, UK.