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

"Come to me," Francisco said, "I will make you whole." He was wearing his full formal uniform and looked delicious. Bubba was big and blocky, but this man was thin and handsome. He stood in a beautiful forest in the sunlight. "Together we will live forever." 


I climbed out of bed without disturbing Bubba. The big lunk was worn out from all the waiting. I quietly put my shoes on and walked out of the room. Diana looked at me as I stepped over her and I put my finger to my lips. She whined, but stayed where she was. Sherry's door was closed. I was leaving the house when I felt Mars' cold nose on my hand and he gave me a parting gift. I patted him on the head and walked toward the one who was calling me. 


I could see in my vision how much he desired me and my lips curled as I anticipated the consummation of our relationship. There were lesser shadows in the night, but none of them would dare touch me. I belonged to Francisco and only him. 


Chapter 46: Strange Carnivores