Desire, darkness, and monstrous appetites take center stage in this trio of lush gothic tales.
In Kat Dunn’s Hungerstone, Lenore is the wife of a steel magnate, bound to a crumbling marriage and haunted by secrets from her husband’s past. When a carriage accident brings the mysterious Carmilla into her life—pale by day, vibrant at night—Lenore is stirred by a hunger she doesn’t understand. As local girls begin to fall ill, Lenore uncovers a darkness at the heart of her household that could destroy everything she holds dear.
Sarah Maria Griffin’s Eat the Ones You Love is a twisted tale of retail work, dangerous romance, and an orchid with a taste for flesh. Shell Pine’s life is in shambles—until a job at a mall flower shop and a magnetic new coworker, Neve, offer her a new beginning. But lurking behind the blooms is Baby, a sentient plant who adores Neve and is willing to devour anything—or anyone—to keep her close.
Angie Spoto’s The Bone Diver tells the story of Kier Sealgair, the only daughter in a struggling family of Scottish seal-hunters. When a mysterious noblewoman from the eerie Erskine Manor offers her a bargain that could save her father, Kier must confront chilling rumors: five towers with unseen occupants, children who may not be human, and monsters with spine-toothed smiles. A gothic tale steeped in selkie legend and impossible choices.
About the event
Running time: 55 minutes
Venue: Theatre
Price: £11/£8 concession - In Person - or £5.50 Live Stream - (plus 50p booking fee)
This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.
A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 13th July 2025. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.
This event will be followed by a book signing in the Signing Space above the Festival Bookshop.
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