Helen Whistberry – författare

A lonely man shunned by society and haunted by a beautiful corpse. Sentient toys in a life and death struggle with unspeakable evil. Spectral visitations at midnight and in broad daylight. Fairy and folk tale re-imaginings full of eldritch places and events. Glimpses of the future and reminiscences of times past and times that never were and never will be. This generous selection of short stories encompasses genres from folk horror to dystopian sci fi, animal fantasy to ghost tales. Enter the imagination of Helen Whistberry and enjoy 19 unforgettable stories with the author's signature mix of horror and hope. Includes 20 original illustrations by the author.

What would you do if you were shipwrecked, swept ashore, and menaced by a horde of ravenous crabs, only to be saved by an eldritch being and welcomed into a tower of secrets by an even more enigmatic host? As a scientist and traveler, how would you assess a situation that could only be a nightmare such as no human has ever experienced? Join Avery Mothmere on the adventure of a lifetime! This charming story is by turns Gothic horror, strange romance, unfathomable mystery, and weird fever dream. Features 30 original illustrations by the author.

Wren is a very small bird with a very big dream: to sing her own special aria for the Queen and the Royal Court. But to achieve it, she must travel a long way, across a vast ocean, through a dense jungle, over desert sands... and that's just the beginning! She never imagines when she sets out how many dangers she will encounter nor how many new friends will step in at moments when all hope seems lost to help her.A knighted hound of the Royal Guard (retired), revolutionary-minded hedgehog, shapeshifting sorcerer, tyrannical peacock, fanatical wolf, and the goosiest of gooses are just a few of the creatures Wren will encounter on her death-defying and life-changing journey.Tired of injustice and unkindness? Step into the world of this gentle animal fantasy tale and embark on an epic quest which takes many unexpected twists and turns. Wrongs will be righted, noble deeds done, and Wren will experience both joy and sorrow while always staying true to herself and loyal to her companions. Includes 52 original illustrations by the author!