AT THE EDGE OF DARKNESS brings together for the first time the complete collated short stories of Michael Bray. At almost 800 pages in length, this collection compiles every title from previous collections Funhouse & Forgotten Fears alongside several other stories which were independently published in various forms between the years of 2013 - 2016. Contains the following stories: Candyland With These Hands Scarecrows Shoebox The Eye The Light That Brought the Dark The Man in the Alley Watchers One Night in October Long Tall Coffin The Langton Effect Apartment 11 Sick Day The Boy Who Saw Spiders Scratchers H-NG-N The Trial of Edwyn Greer The Visit Jasper Seat 6A Cabin Fever 99.9am Mr Ghoul's Ghost Train The Beginners Guide to Death Firecracker 50/50 The Birthday Tilly

Forgotten Fears is a collection of stories, many of which have either never been released before and others which were kindle exclusive titles. Most of these tales come from the Dark Corners and Funhouse writing sessions, whilst others were a part of the previously kindle only 'Taste of Fear' series. Along with these, the novella something in the Dark opens this novel sized collection of stories. Brought together for the first time and fully tweaked and re-edited to bring them up to standard, this is the first time print editions of these stories will be made available alongside the usual kindle format.

An essential handbook for anyone who wants to act on television and film - by a leading teacher of screen acting. For any aspiring screen actor, the challenge is to combine all the components of your craft with an ability to handle the technical demands of acting for the camera within the often bewildering environment of a film set. Michael Bray takes you step by step through all the challenges you'll face, demystifying the processes you'll encounter, and helping you develop the necessary skills, including: How to approach the script and prepare your character How to maintain your concentration and learn to relax on set How to deliver your lines and improve your vocal range How to master continuity, eye lines, and hitting your marks How to tackle auditions to ensure your best chance of getting the job Full of invaluable advice, extracts from screenplays, numerous illustrations and practical exercises - which can be undertaken on your own, using the camera on your phone - this book is an accessible and authoritative guide to developing a successful career as a screen actor.

On Friday 13th September 2019 I embarked on an Elementary Pilot Training Course. 4 days later I would awake to be told most of the left hand side of my body & back were broken along with other serious injuries. I was told I'd sustained life changing injuries. Determined that I was not going to give my life up. I focused solely on what needed to be done to get me through. What had happened to me? 6 months into rehabilitation the COVID lockdown hit, physiotherapy, complimentary therapies & all types of training stopped. Completely isolated the only thing I could do now was to keep working on my walking until it became better & I grew stronger. With a body full of metalwork & the NHS completely at a standstill due to the pandemic would I be able to get the operations I need to release myself from the metal prison that is holding me captive? Would I be able to get myself out of the biggest challenge I was yet to face? Would I ever be able to get myself back to some semblance of a life I recognise?