When retired soldier Alex Easton returns to their home country of Gallacia as a favor to their friend Miss Potter they find their lodge empty, the caretaker dead, the grounds blanketed by an eerie silence, and the locals whispering about a breath-stealing being they fear now resides in Easton's home... and in their dreams.

Even in novella form, Kingfisher is an expert at building a suspenseful, spine-tingling horror experience. Featuring a diverse and engaging cast, a chilling plot inspired by folklore, and a story steeped in suspense and body horror, What Feasts at Night is another example of Kingfisher's mastery over atmospheric horror.