When Mitch finds out that someone is beating up his ex-bestfriend Charlie, he knows he shouldn't care, let alone get involved. But if there is one thing Mitch hates more than the secrets that drove them apart, it's bullies. Heartstopper with paranormal undertones, this short story set in the world of Sixteen Souls explores friendship, queer identities and falling in love.
Author
A lover of dark and tightly woven stories, Rosie is inspired by creepy things in junk shops, haunted houses and strange magic. She is a graduate of Curtis Brown Creative and Write Mentor. By day she works as a bookseller. By night, she spends time sewing big skirts with even bigger pockets and wondering why her family has a suspiciously large collection of cauldrons. She currently resides in a mysterious pocket of the Sussex countryside with her very patient spouse and two cats called Tinkerfluff and Captain Haddock. You can connect with Rosie via Tiktok and Instagram (@merrowchild) or on her website www.rosietalbot.co.uk.
