The Bramblejack

Every house has its customs, and some are older than anyone remembers. Leave food beside the hearth. Keep the back door unbolted. Sweep the step outward before dawn. Nobody remembers why. When a travelling wizard dismisses the rituals as meaningless superstition, he discovers that something in the house objects. If you enjoy Edvane Stories, please follow the podcast — a new dark fiction story every Saturday, and following helps new listeners find the show. Discover more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠edvane.world⁠