On Halloween, we return to Cycles, a tale that blends dark humour with existential horror. Three motorcyclists—Gary, Tony, and Ray—discover that death is not the end. Their lives, abruptly halted, begin anew in ghostly form, forcing them to navigate a spectral cycle of existence.
The tale balances tension and absurdity expertly. The camaraderie of the three friends contrasts with the dread of their unending predicament. As they revisit old haunts and confront both the whimsical and terrifying aspects of the afterlife, readers are reminded of the permanence of consequences and the fragility of human arrogance.
Cycles serves as both a cautionary tale and a darkly comic meditation on mortality. On Halloween, it resonates deeply, reminding us that even in death, we may not escape the echoes of life. It is a fitting conclusion to a month-long journey through Thirteen Tales of Ghosts, leaving readers with chills, reflection, and a smile at the cleverness of the storytelling.
Scott Andrew Bailey - Author 