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WIN a copy of Ghostlines

Competition closes at 23:59 on
25 June 2025

Pack your bags and prepare for a sea-soaked adventure written by Katya Balen…

On the island of Ayrie, everyone knows everyone – and everything stays the same. For Tilda, that’s exactly how it should be: it’s beautiful, perfect, and home. But when newcomer Albie arrives and wants nothing to do with her beloved island, Tilda’s determined to change his mind.

Desperate to show him what makes Ayrie special, she turns to a last resort: the mysterious old island nearby. It’s dangerous, forbidden, and rumoured to be haunted. But it’s not those ghosts that trouble Tilda most – it’s the one that’s been with her ever since her brother left

Ghostlines is out now – available in paperback, eBook and audio from all good bookshops and online retailers!

Win a copy of Ghostlines

We want you to write a spooky short story in less than 30 words

Simply enter your story in the form below.

Five of the most creative entries will win. 

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