Deborah Smith
1) Bessie
Four teens go to the lake to enjoy a day of sun and swimming and foolish choices, and encounter a crazy old recluse named Ned. He tells them about Bessie, a monster that supposedly lives in the lake. Most of them mock the old man and discount Bessie as an urban legend.
One is willing to believe, and listen to his warnings.
What happens next will haunt the survivor for years to come ...
Look for "Bessie's
...DON'T GO IN THE WATER
Classic Monsters Anthology 3
A very strange family vacation that goes awry. A bunch of fairy gardeners who run afoul of a water sprite. Creatures who can control human minds, until one man discovers a way to infiltrate their ranks. Sirens, mutant frogs, an ancient demonic river monster, even one monster in space!
And what about a Gill Man who tries to join Classic Monsters Anonymous, but is refused entry?
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