Author:
Alex McGilvery has been reading since before he can remember, and writing almost that long. He has published 18 books and is author and editor at his imprint Celticfrog Publishing. He lives in Kamloops with his dog and the stories clawing their way out of his head.

Sparkles and Blood is a collection of four horror stories.

Frost and Stone: Siobhan accidentally releases evil into the world, now she must find the strength to defeat it.

The Thing in the Hall: Wolf arrives at Rolph’s Hall to test himself against the Thing which invades and kills Rolph’s men. Yet facing the Thing may be the least of his challenges.

Strange Carnivores: Something was eating the gators in the swamp. Bubba was going to help her get pictures of whatever it was. She didn’t expect vampires or carnivorous frogs.

Sparkles and Blood: Martin is a special effects guy. He’s used to blood, but only when it is fake. Now something is hunting on the set of the newest smash vampire movie.

Sparkles and Blood, and other stories

"Gwythin," Wolf said, "we're under attack. The Things are back in force. Get everyone out. Use the tunnels. Don't look back. Warn the Weeds and the Duns."


"Here's your sword," she said as she held it to him.


"Give it to Liam," Wolf said, "tell him it's time."


   She pushed the tears away from her face and ran out of the room. He heard her calling the alarm. Even in peace the people knew what to do. They only needed minutes to empty all the buildings and get to safety. Wolf peered through the window again. The beast floated over the building to his right and he saw Things dropping from a hole in its belly. It was up to Wolf to buy his people those minutes. 


He reached beneath his gear and found the Thing's other weapon. After the fight in the Hall, no one had thought to look for it. Days afterward, Mark had given it to Wolf and made him promise to keep it secret. Holding the rod, Wolf ran toward the stairs and battle. 


Chapter 31: The Thing In The Hall