Introduction

The three stories in this short collection from acclaimed author Louise Welsh all confront fear.

Story Summaries

The Face at the Window: Fiona is convinced someone is breaking into her house, but the only evidence for the break-in is a face at the window that no one else can see.

Realm of the Census: Maryanne travels from house to house, collecting census information from strangers, and encounters a woman who lives with ghosts.

The Queen of Craigielee: Ailsa is photographing the interior of an abandoned high-rise which is about to be demolished when she sees the faint figure of a girl in a doorway of one of the condemned flats.

Conclusion

These three dark stories are tales to savour; they will linger in the mind long after you’ve finished reading them.