Curse of the Ladderman: A Novella

Three friends. One Game. Who will survive?After surviving a knife attack in London, Rik Slater moves with his pregnant wife, Becky, to what he hopes is the safety of Little Winchcombe.A simple game of rock, paper, scissors changes Rik's life forever as he and two friends unwittlngly unleash the curse of the Ladderman.Haunted by his past, terrified by his future, becoming the next victim means fighting for his life. Rik has to decide whether to put his faith in the police, who failed him in the past, or to flee with his wife, putting them both in danger.The game has begun. The question is: Will life prevail or will death succeed?