Modern Gothic

Thorne Manor and other bizarre tales takes you on a journey through madness with haunted people and places. The reader enters a reality where the world only appears normal — underlying is a dark world of occult influence, dangerous beliefs, and fearsome energies. These 7 page-turning tales appear in this collection: * Thorne Manor: you are introduced to Heather, a woman trying to separate herself from an emotionally abusive ex-husband. While pursuing her dream of opening a business, she finds herself in an old, abandoned mansion that houses a sinister secret. * Guardian at the Gate: where a demon with plans to take over the world is given a leadership makeover. * The Black Sheep: in which a troubled, clairaudient girl rejects her psychotherapist when a new spirit begins to counsel her. * The Quiet Neighbors: in which a housewife's first attempt at witchcraft backfires. * By Invitation Only: where a grieving pet owner is visited by an unusual creature. * Dream State: where a woman's dreams become deadly reality. Good Riddance: in which a man's hatred for cats creates an unexpected result.

Kick back and enjoy this mini-anthology of spine-tingling short stories from Diane Wing, author of "Thorne Manor And Other Bizarre Tales" and "Coven: Scrolls of the Four Winds." • Another Walk in the Park: A familiar walking path leads to a disturbing encounter in an unexpected realm. • Dark Hollow Road: A grieving sister searches for her brother on a road notorious for missing persons. • The Restaurant: An adventurous foodie couple are consumed by a life-changing meal when they explore the peculiar cuisine at a mysterious new restaurant. • Wrong Directions: Jealousy prompts a technological genius to conjure a diabolical solution to deal with unfaithful husbands.