In A Ghost Scene, humour and heart blend with the supernatural as a troupe of ghostly actors rehearses Hamlet. Bailey’s story is unique among the collection: it entertains while exploring mortality, purpose, and second chances. The ghosts, each from different eras, bring their quirks and past lives into the present, creating chaos and comedy.
The story’s charm lies in the juxtaposition of life and afterlife, seriousness and levity. Bailey balances humour with reflection, revealing how the dead can still affect the living, and how purpose persists beyond death. The rehearsal becomes a metaphor for reconciliation, collaboration, and unfinished business.
A Ghost Scene is heartwarming as well as spectral, offering a nuanced perspective on what it means to leave a mark on the world—even after life itself has ended.
Scott Andrew Bailey - Author 