Mrs. Botherby's Story: The Leech Of Folkestone is a gothic horror short story written by Thomas Ingoldsby. The story revolves around a wealthy widow, Mrs. Botherby, who invites a group of guests to her secluded mansion in the coastal town of Folkestone. During their stay, Mrs. Botherby shares a terrifying tale of a leech that haunted the town and preyed on its inhabitants. The leech was said to be a cursed creature that could not be killed and would...