Behind The Stories
Peek at scribbles, half-baked ideas, and the messy magic that shapes each tiny tale.
Here’s where I share the notes, and odd bits that eventually become my books.
Each tale begins as a scribble in my notebook — a line of dialogue, a half‑remembered place, or a question that refuses to stay quiet. Some ideas grow into full stories; others linger as fragments until they find their moment.
In this space, I’ll share glimpses of those beginnings: the sparks that lead to the Baltimore Blood thrillers, or my other genre quirky books with maybe magical overtones. The odd notes that become micro‑fiction, and the messy magic that turns curiosity into plot.
Think of it as my creative scrapbook — part confession, part inspiration, and a peek at the chaos behind the calm.
If you’d like to read my finished 3-Word Challenge (Lantern – Whisper – Midnight), a mystery story, go to this link:
Visit: https://www.lighthousefiction.co.uk to see my full published library.

Meet Anne, Your Story Guide
Hello, I’m Anne Coombes, a multi-genre fiction magpie who collects moments, oddities, and overheard whispers, then turns them into stories. This blog is my playground—come read, linger in the comments, and try a challenge or two.