The dude in the mirror is trying to kill her!
Ivy moves into an overgrown cottage in the back of beyond two days before Christmas. She soon discovers that the old place keeps old secrets. The mirror above her mantlepiece is not what it seems. Ash and oil footsteps appear from nowhere, as does writing on a wall.
Is her refuge haunted? Ha, well, she’ll decorate the bejeezus out of it, overwhelm whatever it is with pretty baubles and blinking lights. Not everyone loves Christmas as much as she does, after all.
A good plan indeed … until Gabriel introduces himself.
Old houses certainly do keep old secrets.
Genre: FICTION / Occult & SupernaturalNew release for Christmas 2021. Orginally included in an anthology with great reviews.
Christmas was a mere two days away, and this fresh start was her gift to herself. She would be spending it alone and couldn’t be happier to do so. Still, a few wreaths and decorations were a great idea. Jingle bells all the way, and all that.
After doing battle with ivy tendrils, Ivy discovered the weed-ridden path to the front door. A brief glance at the garden revealed that it needed months of work, but that suited her. She had years ahead of her in the end of beyond and intended to create a wonderland.
It would be a lonely endeavour, but so be it. She had no need of company. And, hey, maybe someone came out of the woodwork one day soon. A girl could keep an eye out for that.
A huge and rusty hook had been embedded decades ago in the very centre of the old door, the perfect place to swing a Christmas wreath from. Almost she shouted out her glee. She had wanted to do that forever.
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Translated by Anna Vanti
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Author review: It has been absolute pleasure working with Anna. She is punctual, professional and helpful, and we are already working on another project together. Highly recommended! |
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Translated by Joao Araujo
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Author review: Lovely to work with Joao - professional and punctual, highly recommend! |
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Translated by Joaquin Godoy
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Author review: Joaquin proved to be an absolute pleasure to work with. Our back and forth as we checked phrases and words with each other caused me to realise how much work goes into these projects, and how much Joaquin cared to get it right, and I appreciate that. I have no hesitation in recommending Joaquin for future projects. Well deserving of 5 stars! |
