Scratches is about a fictitious famed horror writer, Michael Arthate, who acquires an old Victorian home on the outskirts of a small English town. Why did he choose to move there?

Agust Cordes: Who wouldn't? If I can ever buy a house like that, rest assured I will! Remember, Michael is a writer and the old fashioned Victorian house is perhaps the quintessential source of inspiration for horror writers. The situation is rather complicated though: Michael is truly brimming with cash from the sales of his debut novel “Vanishing Town” and can permit himself all kinds of luxuries – however, he’s in dire need of inspiration to prove the world (and himself) that he isn’t a “one hit” wonder, so he’s very pressured to put together a worthy follow-up. He sees the house as a tool that serves such purpose.