From the introduction: Creech Hill in Somerset has the grim reputation of being haunted by the figure of a tall gaunt man (known locally as a bullbegger or ghost), whose insane laughter echoes from the hillside, the eerie cackling terrifying all who hear it... Those foolhardy enough to walk at night on the hill have heard heavy footsteps and a soul piecing scream, which makes the blood run like ice. The truly unfortunate report glimpsing the tall spectral figure through the trees...