The Clock in My Mother's House and other stories

***Shortlisted for the Rubery Book Award 2023***

They say life can change in the blink of an eye, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

An explosion at a hotel results in staff and guests relying on each other, while a woman retrieves an old clock from the attic with disturbing consequences. One man leaves heartache in his wake; another brings forth adventure.

Within this captivating collection, Annalisa Crawford introduces characters who will enchant, fascinate, and intrigue you.

Annalisa's stories have appeared in Fairlight Shorts, Fictive Dream, and Reflex Fiction; and received long- and shortlist recognition in prestigious competitions such as the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, the Bath Short Story Award, and the Colm Tobin Short Story Award.