Freya stood and stared at the tomb. She couldn’t bear to look at Logan’s still body. All her love, all her safety, any chance of happiness lay dead at her feet. She wished she could have died herself, she wished she could gather Logan into her arms and kiss him, she wished… but she knew there was no more wishing. She knew that she had a task to fulfil.
She was the bloodline of the guardians.
Epilogue
Angel Hotel looked just the way she had hoped it would. It had taken some time and a lot of money, but the hotel was beautiful and inviting. Freya knew she would have to find a better way to make the sacrifices, to keep it inconspicuous, because the last thing she needed was the police on her back. She leaned against the entrance and sighed, rubbing her large belly. The baby had been quiet the past few days, which hopefully meant it was time. She’d passed her due date several days ago. If only Logan could have seen his baby girl. But life was cruel, and she had a duty.
A translucent hand rested on her shoulder. Freya could barely feel it, but she knew who was there.
“Our dream is almost built.” Bam’s voice was soft.
“Yes.” Freya rubbed her belly. “I am glad you decided to stay here and help me, Bam.”
Bam smiled. “I don’t think you can do this without me. The living are filled with sentiment; you need me to help you keep what lies below dormant.”
“I thought you’d gone, you know.” Freya turned to her friend. “With the rest of them.”
“If I hadn’t been stuck down there, I would have. You know that.” Bam looked downcast.
“I didn’t know you were down there. All we did was leave the latch open… you got out by yourself.”
“As did Chuck.” There was a bitterness in her voice, and her eyes stared into the distance.
“But we sorted that. Chuck is trapped in the basement. It’s a good thing we got our hands on the journal… eventually. He won’t get out, don’t worry. You’re safe.”
“For now…”
“I’ll keep you safe,” Freya promised, and she looked down at her stomach. “I will keep both you and this little one safe.” She had never been more determined in her life. Freya would train her daughter with the knowledge of the Master who Sleeps, and her bloodline would continue to keep the world safe. It wasn’t an easy life but, she decided, it was a noble one.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chantal Noordeloos lives in the Netherlands, where she spends her time with her wacky, supportive husband, and outrageously cunning daughter, who is growing up to be a supervillain. When she is not busy exploring interesting new realities, or arguing with characters (aka writing), she likes to dabble in drawing.
In 1999 she graduated from the Norwich School of Art and Design, where she focused mostly on creative writing.
There are many genres that Chantal likes to explore in her writing, but her 'go to' genre will always be horror. "It helps being scared of everything; that gives me plenty of inspiration," she says. Angel Manor is her first published full length novel, and she had to reach into the darkest parts of her mind to write it.
Chantal likes to write for all ages, and storytelling is the element of writing that she enjoys most. "Writing should be an escape from everyday life, and I like to provide people with new places to escape to, and new people to meet."
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THE HORRIFIC TALES PUBLISHING TEAM
When John Simpson hears of a bizarre animal attack in his old home town of High Moor, it stirs memories of a long forgotten horror. John knows the truth. A werewolf stalks the town once more, and on the night of the next full moon, the killing will begin again. He should know. He survived a werewolf attack in 1986, during the worst year of his life.
It’s 1986 and the town is gripped in terror after the mutilated corpse of a young boy is found in the woods. When Sergeant Steven Wilkinson begins an investigation, with the help of a specialist hunter, he soon realises that this is no ordinary animal attack. Werewolves are real, and the trail of bodies is just beginning, with young John and his friends smack in the middle of it.
Twenty years later, John returns to High Moor. The latest attack involved one of his childhood enemies, but there’s more going on than meets the eye. The consequences of his past actions, the reappearance of an old flame and a dying man who will either save or damn him are the least of his problems. The night of the full moon is approaching and time is running out.
But how can he hope to stop a werewolf, when every full moon he transforms into a bloodthirsty monster himself?
"Graeme Reynolds has written a real-deal werewolf story. In these dull days of nice, friendly lycanthropes, it is refreshing to see some brutality and animal instincts in what is a very fine British horror novel. Reynolds draws vivid pictures with words. His descriptions of High Moor the town is excellent, portraying an area in decay, one that suffered during the 1980s, and has yet to recover into the 21st century. The transformation scenes, where humans become wolves, are brilliantly done, and you can feel every crack of bone, every tear of flesh. High Moor is a worthy addition to the werewolf canon. - Thomas Emson, Author of Maneater, Prey, Skarlet, Krimson, Zombie Britannica"
Ripe for a film or TV adaptation and left open for a sequel, High Moor is an excellent example of great British writing that deserves to be read. - Starburst Magazine. 9/10
If you’re craving some good werewolf action with well-developed characters and a fantastic plot, skip the Hollywood films and go straight for this electrifying novel, which is far more entertaining. - Hellnotes.com
Graeme Reynolds has written a captivating, action packed, this-should-be-a-movie werewolf novel in High Moor and if this is going to be a series of some sort, count me in for the ride. It should be a fun one. - Horrortalk.com
This is an action filled horror novel that also has fully realized characters; the fact that Reynolds brings the characters to life so well just adds to the terror you feel as a reader. - The Horrifically Horrifying Horror Blog
It takes a writer of tremendous skill to imbue a an action packed novel with as much depth, as is displayed here. This book was a joy to read, not just for its ability to transport me back to a time gone by, but also because it is so well written. If this is the level of writing Graeme is capable of producing in a début novel, then I for one cannot wait for his next novel. - Gingernuts of Horror
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The people of High Moor are united in horror at the latest tragedy to befall their small town. As dawn breaks, the town is left to count the cost and mourn its dead, while breathing a collective sigh of relief.
John Simpson, the apparent perpetrator of the horrific murders, is in police custody. The nightmare is over.
Isn’t it?
Detective Inspector Phil Fletcher and his partner, Constable Olivia Garner, have started to uncover some unsettling evidence during their investigations of John Simpson’s past — evidence that supports his impossible c
laims: that he is a werewolf, and will transform on the next full moon to kill again.
However a new threat is now lurking in the shadows. A mysterious group have arrived in High Moor, determined to keep the existence of werewolves hidden.
And they will do anything to protect their secret. Anything at all…
A reminder of why werewolves are supposed to be scary. - Starburst Magazine. 10/10
A masterclass in modern action horror. - Gingernuts of Horror
The action is explosive and relentless, the violence is gory and ferocious, yet it is far from mindless as it is underpinned by a superb and fascinating story. - The Eloquent Page
An absolute must for werewolf fans. - Hellnotes.com
I don’t think I can recommend this book highly enough but with the caveat that this tale is not for the faint of heart, or indeed those looking for Twilight-type lycanthropy! - Andyerupts.com
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Socrates has a gift, a power even he doesn’t fully understand.
But old Gert, who feeds the pigeons in Gustav’s Park understands. Pretty Jamie, who works at the Bird Emporium, understands. And the old Indian chief who wears a strange, two—sided bird mask, he understands too.
As does the ancient, angry spirit called the Thunderbird and about a million of Wellington County’s feathered creatures…
They know what Socrates Singer really is.
And they know what he can do…
“Peppered with some extremely intense descriptive passages, this book will keep you on the edge of the seat, right up to it's pitch perfect ending.” Gingernuts of Horror
“It made Hitchcock's "The Birds" look like a Tweety and Sylvester cartoon.” Amazon customer review
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Table of Contents
Angel Manor
Foreword to Angel Manor
Acknowledgments
Prologue Summer Solstice 1822
Chapter 1 August 2014
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Epilogue
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
THANK YOU FOR READING
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