The Haunting Scent of Poppies

Set in the aftermath of the Great War, this chilling winter ghost story follows petty criminal Charlie Briggs as he stumbles upon a rare and valuable book during the holiday season in a quiet Hampshire town. As he awaits his chance to escape with the treasure, he uncovers a darker, more dangerous presence connected to the past and his own haunted memories. With a haunting atmosphere reminiscent of MR James and Susan Hill, the story explores themes of greed and the shadows of war.