I really enjoyed this surprising and varied collection of horror tales and thoughtful, thought-provoking poetry. The stories kept up a creeping tension that really gripped me, and I appreciated the moments of calm and optimism interspersed throughout that just about eased this reader's nerves after the preceding nerve-jangling tales. The weather and the ocean are often key components of the stories, and I loved how they added to the tension and the sense of scale of these tales. For me, many of the stories had a horror in common: that private inner voice which really can be just such a hindrance and an enemy. I loved each character grappling with theirs as they dealt with the past and their choices. The overall themes that clicked with me were of recognising yourself and holding true in hard times, and these are always important things to keep in mind.