Brenda's B&B (short story)

Brenda's B&B was the fourteenth story printed in the The Panda Book of Horror anthology. The story was written by Paul Magrs.

The story made use of elements from his Iris Wildthyme and Brenda and Effie series.

Plot
Brenda has sent out a letter to readers of the book series about herself and Effie, penned by Paul Magrs. Brenda is advertising her B&B in Whitby, North Yorkshire. She addresses the rumour about Whitby, that it's a nexus point for the weird and malign, and she calls it all codswallop. Then she inadvertently lists off a few examples to the contrary.

She returns to talking about the hotel, and how it's so relaxing. She tells you that if you do visit, you should check out the Abbey where Dracula is reputed to have come ashore. She tells you to book a room now, and to read about her adventures in her book series.

Characters

 * Brenda

People

 * Brenda mentions Iris Wildthyme and Panda.
 * She calls Dracula a "foppish old cadaver".

Locations and businesses

 * The Christmas Hotel has pie-and-peas supper nights, and Cosmic Cabarets on Wednesday evenings.
 * Whitby is located next to the North Sea.
 * The abbey is located at the top of the 199 steps.
 * The Christmas Hotel, The Walrus and the Carpenter, Church Street, and a church are all located in Whitby.

Continuity

 * Brenda lives in Whitby. (PROSE: Talented Witches, Fellowship of Ink)
 * Paul Magrs writes about Iris Wildthyme (PROSE: Bafflement and Devotion, et al.) and Brenda and Effie. (PROSE: The Story of Fester Cat)
 * Get Thee Inside Me, Satan was previously seen in PROSE: The Ninnies on Putney Common, and Karla Sorenson starred in the lead role. (PROSE: To the Devil — a Diva!, Wildthyme Beyond!)