One person’s villain can be another’s hero. Delve into the pasts, thoughts, and alternate worlds of character types we’re supposed to hate. Meet the real witches and scoundrels of our childhood tales, the archetypal religious fanatic, the brilliant mastermind, the evil ex-spouse, the meddling housekeeper, even the monsters of myth and legend. Immerse yourself in the perspectives of creatures and criminals who lurk in the deep dank dark of our cities, oceans and jungles…
This anthology explores the transformative power of perspective, challenging archetypes, reflecting contemporary sentiments, and retelling stories you thought you knew.
‚I usually have a tendency to root for the bad guy.‘ – MARK WAHLBERG
‚Nobody is a villain in their own story. We’re all the heroes of our own stories.‘ – GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword – Zena Shapter
Burning Bright – Aislinn Mc Kenzie
Stone Hearted – A.R Kelly
Avengement – Susan Steggall
A Bloodied Tail – Zena Shapter
Curse of the Finest – Mandy Munro
Mr Smith’s Bad Day – Mark White
The Great Fish – Sue Osborne
Myth or Real – Howard Reid
Circe – Elise Robertson
Dottie Calls The Inspector – Rosalie Horner
Botox and Bats – Megan Rohleder
Three Hearts – Sonia Zadro
Hezze: The Gingerbread Hag – Avi Vince
Acknowledgements
Also by the Northern Beaches Writers‘ Group