book cover of A King\'s Ransom
 

A King's Ransom

(2026)
(A book in the In the Cards series)
A Story by

 
 
Welcome to In The Cards, a twenty-two-author collection of standalone thriller and horror short stories. In this series, you’ll find stories inspired by the meaning of a specific Tarot Card, thoughtfully written with that thread woven through. Whether you’re a Tarot Card lover or not, you’ll find thrillers and horrors that will creep under your skin and into your thoughts. *Knowledge of Tarot Cards is not necessary to read or enjoy these stories.*

When Westley is visited by an ancient medieval wraith who has come to collect a hefty ransom, he is faced with an impossible decision: forfeit his life, or find a replacement. Will he be willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy the debt owed?

Make sure you come back and check out the other 21 stories, because you never know what’s In The Cards.


Genre: Mystery



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