Minor Hauntings: Chilling Tales of Spectral Youth

The ghostly youth is a enduring phenomenon of supernatural fiction, with roots in folklore and superstition. Jen Baker's new collection gathers the most chilling hauntings and encounters with ghostly children, from Victorian periodicals to master storytellers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2021
Publisher: British Library Publishing

Amidst the serene tranquility of the night, a faint rustling sound echoed through the air, reminiscent of a delicate silk garment gently caressed by a gentle breeze. Sitting upright, his eyes wide with fear and his heart pounding in his chest, he heard a small, wooden voice speak in the stillness that surrounded him. "Pa-pa," it said, the syllables breaking apart with a haunting lilt. From the enigmatic living dolls to the spectral spirits wandering in search of solace or retribution, the ghostly youth has been a captivating phenomenon in the realm of supernatural fiction, its roots intertwined with the rich tapestry of folklore and superstition. In this spine-tingling new collection, Jen Baker has curated a selection of the most chilling hauntings and encounters with ghostly children, expertly accompanied by notes and extracts from the folklore and legends that have inspired them.

Reviving obscure stories from Victorian periodicals, alongside gripping episodes crafted by master storytellers like Elizabeth Gaskell, M. R. James, and Margery Lawrence, this collection unfolds like a tapestry of enchantment, emotion, and sheer terror. Each tale is a haunting reminder of the enigmatic and mysterious nature of the afterlife, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, longing for more.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 130 x 192 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780712353199