Charlie Thorne has never had a Halloween like this one. On the run from the police after being wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, his only desire is to make it back to the arms of his partner, Ellis. He knows the risks. He knows the police will probably be waiting for him. But he can’t help himself. Weeks spent away from his lover mean Charlie is all the more desperate to see Ellis again, and to protest his innocence to the police. Little does he know how his decisions will impact both of them, changing their lives forever. Why can Ellis never seem to get warm? Why do large chunks of time seem to go missing? Will Charlie’s decision to escape impact their lives forever?

Why Ghosts Haunt

As Matt and Rick took a seat on either side of Nessa, she opened the board, then reached into her coat pocket and extracted a small wooden object.


“I know what that is,” said Ellis. “I know what they’re doing.”


“Now, everyone, put your fingers lightly on the planchette.”


Three pairs of hands reached across the table.


“I’ll ask the questions since it’s my board. And whatever happens, don’t take your fingers off the planchette. When the session has finished, we have to say goodbye or the spirits will follow us home.”


“Speaking of spirits,” said Rick. “I could do with a drink about now.”


“Alcohol interferes with the process,” said Nessa before looking directly at him. “And shut up!” She cleared her throat. “Ready?”


“Is there a spirit in the room?” she asked.


Charlie started snickering. “Hey, do you want to have some fun, babe?”


Chapter 8