Drolls From Shadowland

A shimmering sovereign paid in blood. A ghostly seal begging for a human soul. A silent cabbie ferrying the dead across an unseen river. In Drolls From Shadowland, author Cathleen King unveils a hauntingly atmospheric collection of folklore, fables, and morality tales steeped in the wild, mist-draped magic of the Cornish coast. Blurring the boundaries between the mortal coil and the realm of the eerie, these stories plunge deep into the darkness of human desire, exploring what we are willing to trade for wealth, revenge, or a fleeting moment of peace. With an uncanny mastery of mythic storytelling, King weaves together fourteen hypnotic "drolls"—tales of the uncanny where subterranean demons lurk in forgotten mine shafts, men pawn their very souls into crystalline globes, and ancient ruins harbor the horrifying physical embodiment of Hate. You will follow cursed lovers, doomed prospectors, and bewildered spirits navigating twisted afterlives and spectral woodlands. Perfect for fans of classic dark fantasy, Celtic mythology, and chilling ghost stories that leave a lingering philosophical bite, Drolls From Shadowland is an unforgettable journey into the twilight corners of the human heart. Step into the shadows, if you dare, and listen to the whispers of the piskies, the dead, and the damned.