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

Bubba had taken Sherry back into the house, so I followed them.


The sword lay on the table. It wasn't fancy. There was no inlay, or jewels. The hilt was a simple basket. It was the deadliest thing I'd ever seen.


"Be careful," Bubba said, "it's heavier than it looks." 


Sherry picked up the sword and held in with two hands like I'd shown her. She could just manage it with her small hands. I could see the sword shaking in her hands, but she tried a couple of blocks before she carefully put it down on the leather.


"This is a different kind of sword than your Mom uses," Bubba picked it up one handed. He stood straight but with his knees bent, one arm behind him and whipped through a few passes. "I'm a little slow these days," he said and wrapped the blade up again and put it in the closet. "I don't want you playing with it," Bubba said, "but anytime you want to see it, just ask."


"Thanks, Daddy," Sherry hugged him, "thanks, Mom."


Chapter 49: Strange Carnivores