This is a compilation containing the two English Folklore stories by Martyn Stanley - 'The Lambton Worm' and 'Return of the Worm Slayer' The Lambton Worm is a modern re-telling of the popular story from old English folklore. When a young John Lambton skips church to go fishing, he catches something unnatural. Fearful of his father's reaction to both skipping church and bringing such a foul creature to the house - he it throws in the well. Years later, after fighting in the Crusades, John returns home to an unwanted surprise. When all seems lost, and he seems doomed to die - he finds help from a most unexpected person.This is a short story, approx 6000 words including the footnotes. The actual story is approx 5800 words.Return of the Worm Slayer - It's been fifteen years since John Lambton fought the hellish beast he'd fished out of the River Wear. Now tales of a second worm have arisen, this time an invisible monster. The Prior of Durham Cathedral is convinced John Lambton is the only one who can end this fiend's reign of terror. Unfortunately John Lambton is now a middle-aged man, who hasn't held a sword for over five years. Only one person can possibly help him, and that's the impish girl who'd advised him on how to fight the Lambton Worm...This is a short story, approx 6660 words including the footnotes. The actual story is approx 6200 words.If you enjoy Martyn Stanley's 'The Lambton Worm' and 'Return of the Worm Slayer', why not pick up his 'Deathsworn Arc' series - The prequel 'Deathsworn Arc: Lady Death' is free to download as an ebook.
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