Eleven sinister short stories, from murder, perversion, corruption, blackmail and secret terrors that lead to unspeakable acts. Hidden fears that erupt in irrational violence have nothing to do with people like you-or do they? Contents: The new girl friend A dark blue perfume The orchard walls Hare's house Bribery and corruption The whistler The convolvulus clock Loopy Fen Hall Father's day The green road to Quephanda