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The Bones Beneath Paris

(2026)
(A book in the Tiny Terrible Tales series)
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Welcome to the Catacombs of Paris, the dead are waiting for you.

A claustrophobic new addition to the TINY TERRIBLE TALES short story collection from Sarah Jules, perfect for fans of
As Above, So Below.

Beneath the streets of Paris rests the bones of over six million people, all anonymous in their deaths.

The catacombs have a rich and macabre history, drawing both dark tourists and families alike. Only 1.7 kilometres of the over 290 kilometres of maze-like tunnels are open to the public. The rest is strictly forbidden. For good reason.

Stick to the main paths. Be respectful. And remember: one day we'll all anonymous in death.

Praise for the TINY TERRIBLE TALES series:

"I hope Jules continues adding more to the series. She has a brilliant imagination, and a genuine gift for creating atmospheric dread in her work. Her stories, even when short like this, will scare the hell out of you." - S.E. Howard, author of 'What Lies Unseen'.

"Jules has a writing style that just flows so well and leaves you absolutely craving for more, and this haunting little tale was no exception... I didn’t know quite what to expect from this but it pulled me straight in and kept me hooked until the end... It amazes me how well Jules can build characters that feel so fleshed out and dynamic in a matter of pages and her skills really shine in this short, snappy tale." - K.J. Reed, author of ' All Through the House' and 'All The Lies We Told'.

"For a story you can breeze through in a coffee break, it packs a lot of spookiness into such a short page count." - Dave Musson, author of the 'SCHISM' series, and 'Once More Around the Sun'.

"
I absolutely love a short story, and this one was fantastic. Even though it’s under 40 pages, Sarah manages to pack in so much tension and atmosphere. I really love her writing; it’s easy to follow and so gripping." - Dan.reads.horror

"
Jules fits a lot of world-building, intrigue, and twists & turns into less than 40 pages, and whether you're already a fan or if you're looking for an easy entry point into her work before committing to one of her full-length novels — all of which are truly great — then you could do a lot worse than picking up a copy..." - Goodreads Review.

"
It’s no secret I love Sarah’s story telling but I absolutely DEVOURED this story (I think there’s a name for people like me!). This Terrible Tale may be Tiny but it sure packs a punch." - Goodreads Review

"
Reading any of Sarah’s stories is like catching up with an old friend. They flow so easily you find yourself racing through in no time at all." - Goodreads Review


Genre: Horror

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