* Suspense * Mystery * Gore * Bizarre * Grotesque *A collection of flash pulp fiction stories which blend suspense, mystery, crime, and even action, with a shot of dark humour … A young lady prefers her tea dark and strong, but why does it taste much sweeter today? A penniless private investigator is hired by a knockout in red, but is he truly aware of what he has to deal with? A dispirited poet whiles away his nights at a solitary drinking den, but tonight he is in for a hell-raising surprise. A stranger's bet must never be accepted even though it looks like a tantalising, sure-fire win. A woman's name always hides a lot of secrets. Even a heavenly picnic has its hellish drawbacks. And more, much more … A whirlpool of riveting flash fiction.*** Each story is between 450 and 2500 words long. This book is about 12,900 words long. ***