Review of "Take One at Bedtime," short story collection by Jenny Twist
Summary: Nobody ever goes upstairs in Margaret's house. So what is making the strange thumping noises up there? And why is there a toy rabbit under the kitchen table? Margaret's Ghost is just one of a collection of short stories consisting mainly of horror and science fiction, ranging from a classic gothic tale – Jack Trevellyn – to the Wyndhamesque Victim of Fortune, and the modern Waiting for Daddy, with its spine-chilling twist. There is also the occasional excursion into romance with A Castle in Spain and Jess's Girl. But most of these tales take you to a place which is not quite as it seems. It's bedtime now. Time to go upstairs. Time to take a look. Just one look. WARNING: Do not exceed the stated dose. Review: This is a rather large collection of short stories. Though the collection itself is big, most of the titles do not exceed 2,000 words. Aside from the possibility that each little tale could easily be read before bed as the author suggested, the...