The Butcher's Husband and Other Stories is a collection of horror The Butcher's Husband parts I and II A man decides to find out what his wife really does at night when she's all alone at her shop. Tongue A journey to a haunted house reveals more than just ghosts. The Pier A man spots a dark figure on a pier late at night. A Perfect Death A dying cop finds that it's not easy to die well. The Seagull A young girl finds something strange in the freezer, and starts to wonder if her dead mother is trying to send her a message. Larry A woman discovers a diary that once belonged to her dog.