Lesley Anne Wright

‘’Be sure your sins shall find you out.’’

I discovered this little gem on one of my numerous pre-Christmas online wandering in Kennys and what can I say? We were meant to be! Contemporary stories of omens, premonitions, vengeful spirits, spectres that seek retribution and justice, and some genuine, very tangible monsters…

A Christmas Gift: A woman finds comfort in an unlikely source while visiting a church on Christmas Eve. A touching story, rich in Christmas spirit and hope.

Matchmaker: A gentle ghost becomes the matchmaker in a village in Cumbria.

Jojo: A group of girls holds a seance and reveals the truth about a justified killing.

Brotherly Love: In a story that will break your heart, two brothers pay the price of a harsh life and their father’s brutality.

The Missing Patient: A young doctor comes face-to-face with the strangest patients possible.

Retribution: No matter how hard we try to hide, the sins of the past will come back to haunt our steps…

At the Foot of the Stairs: In an outstanding, atmospheric tale, the spirit of a deity comes to avenge a theft. It reminded me of the finest Victorian writers of the genre. Exquisite!

The House at the Top of the Cliff: This story is rather surprising in the sense that it lacks ghosts. What it contains, however, is much more frightening. It gave me heart palpitations and scared me to death!

The Rocking Chair: The peaceful presence of a loyal ghost warms our hearts in this tender story.

Good News: A family tries to cope with loss and new beginnings.

Premonition: Angels on our shoulders…

Red Ribbons: Callie inherits an old cottage in Hampshire and uncovers a horrifying secret…

Lily: The bond between sisters is one of the strongest in nature and this story depicts a love not even death can disrupt.

I was delighted to find out that a second volume of ghost stories by Lesley Anne Wright will soon be upon us. Keep them coming! Definitely a new writer to watch.

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