The Ghost of The Pannell Witch: A Short Story Collection

By Melissa Manners

A collection of spooky tales to invade the mind and explore the legend of the Ghost of The Pannell Witch.

Each story in this collection takes the reader on a deep dive into one of the many versions of the legend of Mary Pannell, who was executed for witchcraft in the small town of Kippax, West Yorkshire, in 1603. Her ghost is said to haunt the woods on the hill that to this day bear her name.

Was she the town's wise woman, providing herbal remedies to its residents? Like many women executed for witchcraft in the 17th century, she may have been betrayed by her own friends and neighbours. But even in death, perhaps she continued to help those who needed it.

Perhaps she targeted by her local community because of her sexuality. What if her ghost takes it on herself to look out for the queer residents of Kippax?

Or is her story a darker one? Some say that whoever sees the ghost of Mary Pannell will soon have a death in the family. That Mary takes out her revenge on the young sons of Kippax. When one determined mother, who has lost everything, decides to fight back, can she manage to save the town?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1739645162
• ISBN13: 9781739645168
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Melissa Manners Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"