Deep in the forests of Roman Britain, five surviving soldiers are desperately attempting to escape the victorious British tribes and return to the safety of their garrison.
But when four of them are captured, the last remaining Roman follows their captors into the wilderness, where a mysterious ancient celebration is being prepared.
Hidden among the trees overlooking a secluded valley, he discovers hundreds of celebrating Britons, enormous wicker figures, and a horrifying fate awaiting Rome's captured soldiers.
As darkness falls and the ritual fires are lit, one man's desperate struggle for survival becomes a nightmare from which there may be no escape.
The Wicker Sacrifices is an original historical horror story from The Haunted History Club.
Inspired by the brutal Roman conquest of Britain, Boudica's rebellion and ancient Celtic folklore, this atmospheric tale explores the darkest consequences of war and defeat.
Settle into the darkness and journey back to a terrifying world of ancient rituals, forgotten beliefs and merciless enemies.
Written and narrated for lovers of historical fiction, immersive horror and chilling storytelling.
An original work of fiction inspired by history and folklore.
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