The Life and Death of Anastasia Darkrose: Stranger

I present the next chapter in the tragic biography of Hallowdale's immortal ruler. How has grief changed the Darkrose family?

The Life and Death of Anastasia Darkrose, Chapter 2: Stranger

The Life and Death of Anastasia Darkrose: Sickroom

I recently finished Hallowdale, my longest ghost story to date. I am continuing that narrative with a prequel of sorts. For those who read the story, I am sure there were some unanswered questions, and this prequel will shed some light on the Darkrose family's tragic past:

The Life and Death of Anastasia Darkrose: Sickroom

Ghost Story: Trick or Treat

Finally got around to writing a new ghost story. Here's the excerpt:

From within the house there came a sensation of movement—the hint of a shrouded face, but nothing more—and one of those gloved hands, with a languorous caressing motion, deposited a generous helping of black-wrappered candies into my sack. Without a word, the slender fingers retreated, disappearing into the gloom, and the door was quietly shut.

You can read the whole thing here: http://www.thenoctrium.com/ghost-stories/trick-or-treat

Hallowdale

Most of the ghost stories on my website are short affairs, but this one is longer at 7 chapters. I will be releasing it one chapter a week.

The first two chapters are ready for you to read. The third will be up either Thursday or Friday, and I'll be sure to update here to let you know. In the meantime, if you haven't checked them out already, here are the first two chapters: Hunting and Arrival.

Welcome to my Library of Ghost Stories

First, a short (but not short enough for the New Member Introductions) introduction. My real name is James Colton, and I am an artist and writer who specializes in dark artwork and ghost stories.

I will use this world to post excerpts from my short ghost stories. You can read the completed works on my website using the link provided above. Please, feel free to read through the stories I have so far, and I'll be sure to update this world whenever I write a new one.

Until then, thanks for visiting!