Paul D Coombs is an author of stories mired in either one or all of the strange, the Gothic, the dark, and the beautifully tragic. He lives on a rock, floating in space where he inhabits a small clutch of islands known as the United Kingdom. Born in Cardiff, Wales, he now lives in the splendid and sepulchral North West of England. His stories have appeared in anthologies and magazines, many of which can be found in his collection of short stories - For Strangers Only. His novel, The Great Orme - is his dark, gothic psychological thriller - a tale of betrayal and paranoia as a group of friends confront violent secrets from their past, was released in October 2024 by Northodox Press.