A Midwinter Sacrifice: A Short Story
On the winter solstice, an ancient evil demands its due in the heart of Bath.By J. F. Penn
Length25m
About this audiobook
When down-on-his-luck busker Evan takes to the streets of Bath during the Christmas market, he hopes his music will earn him enough for a warm meal and bed for the night. But after a violent robbery leaves him broken and destitute, Evan unwittingly awakens an ancient evil that demands blood sacrifice in return for vengeance.
Lured into the dark depths beneath the city by a mysterious woman who is far more than she seems, Evan discovers the long-dormant spring of the Celtic goddess Sulis.
Will he escape the ravenous deity or become her latest victim, a midwinter sacrifice to revive her cursed waters?
USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn masterfully blends folklore and the supernatural in this chilling short story set amidst the history and shadows of the ancient city of Bath, England.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (252)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreHorror, Mystery and Thriller
Length25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Opening Credits
2A Midwinter Sacrifice
3Author’s Note
4Closing Credits
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