Ballet of the Bones — David Haynes

Four short tales of Victorian terror, each bound to the other by a chilling thread.

London suffocates under the festering reek of its bursting graveyards.

Ballet of the Bones â€" The curtain goes up on the greatest show on earth, but is everything all it seems?

The Bone House â€" The grave digger reflects on his morbid life, but what does his future hold?

The Engineer â€" His creations are beautiful, intricate and for a discerning palate.

Encore â€" The director makes ready for the end of the show.

13,700 words.