Scott Andrew Bailey – Author

Haunted by Blood – A Glimpse into Mother

In Thirteen Tales of Ghosts, each story peels back the layers of human fragility, fear, and rage, revealing the spectral echoes of the past that haunt our present. Among these chilling tales, Mother stands out as a visceral exploration of guilt, possession, and the deep-seated wounds of family and betrayal.

At its heart, Mother delves into the fractured psyche of Connor, a man haunted not just by a ghost but by the lingering scars of his late mother’s domineering love and venomous accusations. Her voice—sharp, biting, and relentless—invades his thoughts, poisoning his mind against the people he loves. The story’s brilliance lies in its ambiguity: is Connor truly possessed by his mother’s vengeful spirit, or is she a manifestation of his own unravelling sanity?

The narrative grips the reader with its raw, unfiltered emotion, pulling us into Connor’s spiralling descent. From the suffocating filth of his apartment to the white-knuckled climax of his confrontation with his wife, we’re forced to grapple with the unsettling question: how much of what we do is truly our own?

Through vivid and haunting prose, Mother exposes the horrors of unresolved trauma and the destructive power of unchecked anger. It’s a story that lingers like a spectre, its shadow following you long after you’ve turned the final page.

Discover the rest of Connor’s tale—and twelve more chilling stories—by diving into Thirteen Tales of Ghosts. Each story is a doorway to a world where the past refuses to stay buried, and the dead have their say. Will you listen?