Welcome to Hartmouth Horrors

Gazing out across the Channel from England’s southwest coast, Hartmouth is a lovely town with more than its fair share of horrible happenings. You’re welcome to pay a visit, just remember to wipe your feet on the way out.

A collection of standalone novellas set in the early 2000s, with a new title published every six months, this original series seeks to make you squirm.

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