The Grand

Evelyn Chartres

Aug 2017 · Ethereal Realms

About this ebook

 “Even things that go bump in the night need a place to unwind.”

You will find The Grand nestled atop a cliff that overlooks a cursed valley. Surrounded by foreboding mountains, this ritzy French palatial-style hotel is a place where a roaring party’s success can be measured by its body count. This hotel does not cater to the rich and famous. Instead, its staff and facilities accommodate a clientele with a more discerning palate.

The Grand is a collection of Gothic fantasy stories with an overarching storyline that incorporates supernatural themes. The Roaring Twenties are used to create a rich historical, linguistic and cultural backdrop.

Centred on The Grand’s victims, each story brings a different perspective to the hotel, the staff and their esteemed guests. At the Grand, it is always best to remember that even things that go bump in the night need a place to unwind.

Ratings and reviews

The Grand is not your ordinary hotel, nor are the guests. Welcome to the Twilight Zone where you are immersed into a world of horror, the paranormal, magic. Some of these srories will leave you breathless and wondering what lurks around the corner!

About the author

Evelyn Chartres is the nom de plume for a self-published Canadian author. The writer of eight Gothic fantasy novels, Evelyn released her debut novel, The Portrait, in 2016, and her latest, The Van Helsing Impetus, in 2023.

A fan of the phrase ‘live to eat’, Evelyn shares her recipes on evelynchartres.com. These recipes have a loose focus on French-Canadian cuisine, which feature deep-dish meat pies, seafood, and desserts that are rarely seen outside of La Belle Province.

Evelyn is currently living in Ottawa, Ontario, and is busy laying the foundations for her next book featuring Marc.