Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you, but Hallowe’en is coming up and I wanted you to be prepared. For some it’s a time to party in creative costumes, or go out trick or treating. Others (me included) prefer to stay indoors where it’s cosy – and have a supply of pumpkin soup or hot chocolate handy, as well as a book to read.

If you like short spooky, but not too scary stories then you might enjoy one of my collections. There are four so far, each with two dozen stories. Slightly Spooky Stories II is currently on special offer at 99p / 99c.