Charlotte Emma Gledson has only been writing short stories seriously for seven months, though she has a collection of poetry based on her life experiences called "Turbulent Emotions". Four short stories and three of her poems have been published in the acclaimed "Darkened Horizons" horror anthologies. Other works have been published in the Word Weavers horror anthology “Requiem for the Damned” and “The World of Myth” e-zine. Other poems have been published in the Word Weavers “Reverence of Rune – A collection of Verse”.
Residing in the coastal town of Gosport UK, she currently divides her time as a busy Mum to four gregarious children, eighteen ventriloquist dummies, and a scruffy mutt called Reg, whilst writing a supernatural/dark novel entitled “Bluebells For My Baby.”
Other works in progress include the Edward Ballister Project. A new initiative where a collaboration of esteemed and up and coming authors write a single chapter each, in order to create the ultimate horror novel.
Charlotte’s short story The Boys Night Out will be published in the upcoming premiere issue of The Ashen Eye. Here’s a brief excerpt:
Finally, huddled against a damp wall under a viaduct, a victim was found. Debris and neglect engulfed the figure. A roaring train whistled overhead, drowning any evidence of the approaching men.
“Oi mate! Fancy a ciggie?”
Max focused on the hooded figure, forcing a warm inviting smile.
“I feel for you mate. Cold this time of year isn’t it. Not the best way to spend your evenings is it?”
Whist flicking the lighter repeatedly, Max handed out a cigarette. The beggar rose from his dwelling. Unshaven and odorous, his hair covered the majority of his features. His clothes so soiled, it was hard to differentiate between any two colours.
Abruptly, Greg kicked the man forcefully on the back of his knees, watching him buckle. Max swiftly turned around to see if anyone was near. Satisfied, he stamped on the man’s knee, cracking the patella with a harsh snap under his Gucci heel.
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