A Midwinter Sacrifice: A Short Story

By J. F. PennOn the winter solstice, an ancient evil demands its due in the heart of Bath.

Horror

Mystery and Thriller

Length25m

About this book

Summary

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.

Book information

Rating

★★★★ (4.4) (8)

Genre

Horror, Mystery and Thriller

Length

25 mins

Publish date

Mar 1, 2025

Language

English

About the Author

J. F. Penn

J.F. Penn is the award-winning, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, horror, crime, and travel memoir. Her love for the macabre shines through in her writing, where she blends ancient myths with modern fears. When not crafting tales of supernatural suspense and otherworldly terror, Penn can be found exploring old graveyards, Gothic cathedrals, and indulging her morbid fascination with the darker side of history.View all Audiobooks by J. F. Penn

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