Where myth meets menace and tradition tangles with tech—these stories breathe new life into the folklore of past and future.
In V. Castro’s The Pink Agave Motel & Other Stories, readers are invited into a collection where the intimate and grotesque entwine. From carnivorous deaths to seductive sea creatures and alien lovers, these stories draw on Mexican folklore and feminist fury to explore hunger, loss, and the boundaries of desire. Whether it’s solving a motel murder or transforming grief into power, Castro offers a hauntingly sensual stay readers won’t soon forget.
In Lyndsey Croal’s Dark Crescent, Scottish folklore collides with speculative fiction in a seasonal journey through selkies, sea witches, and omens that flicker in the night sky. From the cold bite of winter to the cautious hope of summer, Croal reimagines traditional tales with eco-horror, gothic dread, and feminist resilience—giving voice to monsters, grandmothers, and the land itself.
In Gustaffo Vargas’ ANTICUCHO & Other Peruvian Cyberpunk Stories, high-tech and ancient lore collide in this graphic novel anthology that fuses Peruvian culture with dystopian futures. Robots, mafias, and mythic beasts roam cyberpunk streets infused with pre-Columbian heritage, offering gritty tales of rebellion and reclamation where vultures circle above neon-lit ruins.
About the event
Running time: 55 minutes
Venue: Upper Hall
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.
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