Horror bookshop aims to raise £20k to stay open
Summary
The Haunted Bookshop in Bristol, which sells horror and fantasy books, is trying to raise £20,000 to avoid closing. The owner, Monika Killer, started a crowdfunding campaign after the shop faced money problems due to higher living costs and fewer visitors during a heatwave.Key Facts
- The Haunted Bookshop has been open for two years and focuses on horror, fantasy, folklore, and the occult.
- The shop aims to serve people who feel different or don’t fit in elsewhere.
- Rising living costs and a recent heatwave caused fewer customers, leading to unpaid bills.
- Owner Monika Killer started a fundraising campaign to raise £20,000 to keep the shop open.
- More than £7,500 has been pledged by over 450 supporters so far.
- The bookshop is a community space supporting local artists and small businesses.
- Customers and workers say the shop provides friendship, acceptance, and a "second home" for many.
- The owner hopes the fundraising will help the community continue to grow and thrive.
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