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28 October 2024
6:15 pm to 8:00 pm
£4.50
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Step into a world where reality blurs and nightmares come to life. “Modern Gothic” brings you a collection of chilling tales that will haunt your dreams and leave you questioning what lurks in the shadows.
Event Details:
– Date: 28th October 2024 6.15pm (roughly finishing around 8pm)
– Platform: Teams
Featured Authors:
Witness live performances from our talented contributors as they breathe life into their terrifying creations:
– Lerah Mae Barcenilla: Weaving Philippine folklore into modern horrors
– Lauren Archer: Surreal gothic tales from Liverpool’s dark corners
– Rose Biggin: London’s rising star of historical gothic fiction
– Michael Bird: Pushcart-nominated master of the macabre
– Pete Hartley: Award-winning playwright turning his pen to prose
– Edward Karshner: Appalachian storyteller bringing mountain mysteries to life
What to Expect:
– Exclusive readings from “Modern Gothic”
– Q&A sessions with the authors
– Exploration of themes: unhomely homes, blurred realities, and festering secrets
– Glimpses into the creative minds behind these unsettling stories
Praise for “Modern Gothic”:
“A fantastic collection for lovers of eerie, atmospheric and quintessentially gothic tales” – Marika Page, My Book Corner
“A tour de force of short horror fiction… perfect for fans of the weird” – Brooke Smith, House of Books and Friends
“Damp, festering… full of death and decay” – Alyssa Lloyd, Small Press Book Club
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the next evolution of gothic horror. Register now to secure your spot in the shadows.
Teams link will be sent 24 hours before event.
Dare to join us… if you’re not afraid of what waits in the dark.
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