A ghost on the archaeological excavation of a Roman cemetery sounds like a perfect opportunity for Sandrine and Matt, founders of Ghost Guard Inc., to showcase their talent. But when they arrive on Vic's dig site to investigate, the ghost already disappeared - only to pop up in the museum's depot the next day. What should have been a piece-of-a-cake case becomes complicated when the police turns up to investigate a break in. And what is the connection to the mysterious lead tablet found 33 years ago across town? A Ghost Guard cosy mystery This story was originally written for ONC 2022, following the prompt #67: While working on a case, you come across a newspaper dated 25 years ago, and when you start reading it, an article catches your attention.

When they're sent to stay with their aunt Jessica for the whole summer holidays, Lani and Anya Ferrin don't quite know what to think. Nothing ever seems to change in Terrenfell, but nothing's the same anymore. Between a new aunt and cousin and the strange rumours in the air, things already seem to be unnaturally interesting, but the fairy secret of the old well in the woods is the most fascinating of all. Though some secrets stay far below the surface for a reason... Can Lani and Anya save the world beneath the well, or will their heroism spell their doom? -------- Cover by bookishnxrd!

After treating his elderly family friend, Mr. Wiltshire, through a lengthy illness Howard Phillips is surprised to learn that he has been left the Wiltshire Manor. After taking possession of the house he discovers that Mr. Wiltshire was a practitioner of magic, but he is unable to determine to what ends after a cursory investigation. Why was his friend practicing magic? Was it out of mere curiosity or did he have a reason for doing so? Why did Mr. Wiltshire sequester himself in the house library for the last year of his life? Was he on the edge of a major magical discovery or was he simply going mad? Thus begins Howard's investigation into the many secrets of the mysterious Manor and its contents.

**A Snow White Dark Fairytale Retelling** - - - - - - - - - - - Marion Price wished something exciting would happen during the long, hot, sluggish summer vacation spent at her grandmother's house. Instead, she is tasked with cleaning out her grandmother's musty old attic full of junk. But when Marion stumbles upon the antique mirror with a liquid surface, she finds herself plunged into a cold, cruel world known as The Hushing. With ash-laden fields and shadowy forests of black apple trees, Marion quickly learns nothing living can survive this place for long. The wraiths who govern this realm hunt her for the warm soul harbored within her body. And the only way to stay alive is through the protection of Lady Ingrid. But Lady Ingrid is just like everything else in this kingdom - a dark and twisted thing. She wields her power with an unforgiving hand and destroys anyone who dares to defy her. It's only a matter of time before Lady Ingrid turns against Marion. And when Marion no longer has the Lady's favor to shield her, she faces a grim execution. Can she find her way back through the mirror to return home before it's too late? Or will she be stuck in The Hushing forever? *** 5.11.2022: #1 in Gothic Romance