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

"Damn near impossible," Truscot said. "But I would have said vampires were impossible too."


Martin saw a flash of movement ahead, between two cars. Truscot saw it too because he snapped his gun forward and started running toward the movement. Martin felt his pulse race and he wanted to sprint after Truscot and get there first. Bill was already charging and holding his pole like a spear. Martin forced his feelings away and dashed after them. He tried to remember how long between the sighting and the attack on the video. Ten seconds? Five? He ran and felt a push to run harder, the enemy was ahead.


Chapter 67: Sparkes and Blood  Bloody Hell, Part 2

Chapter 67: Sparkes and Blood Bloody Hell, Part 2