The Haunted Bookshop in Bristol aims to raise £20k to stay open
The Haunted Bookshop in Bristol is seeking to raise £20,000 through crowdfunding to remain operational amid rising costs and declining footfall. The shop serves as a community hub for marginalized groups interested in horror, fantasy, and the occult.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing economic challenges faced by independent businesses and the importance of niche community spaces.
Image caption, The Haunted Bookshop has been running for two years
An independent bookshop says a drop in footfall and cost-of-living pressures mean the business is now "impossible to manage alone".
The Haunted Bookshop opened in Bristol two years ago for "anyone who has ever felt a little different" and specialises in horror, fantasy, folklore and the occult.
Owner, Monika Killer, said her business has fallen behind on essential bills. Killer has started a crowd fundraiser, which has so far seen more than 450 supporters pledge over £7,500 to save the shop.
Customer Sarina Maloy said the space gives people a chance to connect, and "it would be a severe loss if the shop shuts down".
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