Hell on Earth. Chapter 9
The outside gardens were suitably designed for such a place as this; the trees were twisted and skeletal, the ground uneven and boggy. Pieces of masonry were half-sunk into the mud, tufts of sickly yellow grass sprang in clumps around them. It was...
Silver Lining - 2
2 The jackscrew should have been easy: Loosen the cable turnbuckle, pop out the screw, clean and oil, and reinstall. That's how it would have gone, too, only the turnbuckle had gotten itself wedged up against the aft cabin bulkhead and jammed the...
Silver Lining - 1
1 It's barely first light when you step into the lounge. The air is crisp. It tastes of mist and diesel, and not as strange or frightening as you thought it would. Hell, close your eyes and it could'a been any old Sunday. Could'a finished rubbing out...
Silver Lining (Chapter 8)
1. Chapter VIII, Fight's On 2. 3. \>You're out ahead now. 4. \>He hasn't shot you yet, which you suppose is probably best, but you're already starting to wish he would. 5. \>Trouble is, now you can't see him. You can't see anything, or know anything...
Modes of Transport (a Kaos Army short story)
The light flashed, merrily. They always did. Anything that threw a spanner in the works seemed to be happy about it. Sirens of doom would sing joyously. Beacons of battle would blaze like a rock concert. This squiggly iridescent lamp doing its best...
Executive decisions Chapter 13
The light was blinding. Golden, pure rays filled the room, glowing through his closed eyelids. Cool breeze whispered upon his skin. Pleasant. Welcoming. Safe. "Father?" He struggled to open his eyes, the brightness assaulting him at the...
Hell on Earth. Chapter 2
"You know what look you want, right?" Rap fussed, as they moved together down the many stairs into the study halls. Anar shrugged, evasively. "Remember," the gentle raptor continued, "less is more. Understated evil is the way to go. Those other knobs...
Hell on Earth. Chapter 1
The leaves of the trees outside the window were turning in hue; from vibrant fresh green tones, to burnt umber and deep rust. The signs of death and decay that swept across the landscape, preparing for a bitter winter onslaught. For now, though, this...
The Book of Warlock 15. Aggravated Assault.
The dawn sunrise had brought with it an unwanted gift in the form of a rift in the skies. A darkened fiery gaping hole in the very fabric of reality. It looked like something from an ancient prophecy come true. A dire warning of...
Hell on Earth. Chapter 13
"Cooo-eeee!" "He's been turned into a vegetable. A grey vegetable at that. I wouldn't want him in MY stew!" "Where's my chunk of sapphire? That's what I need! Oh, which flipping pocket is it in? Here, hold this, Anar, get some clarity, mate, follow...
Hell on Earth. Chapter 23. END
"I'm a dragon!" Rave peeped at every opportunity as they dodged masked students throwing hexes around the corridors. "Look at me! Dragons are real!" Curious heads turned, mutters of amusement and astonishment followed them: "Is that actually...
Silver Lining (Chapter 9)
1. Chapter IX, First Time for Everything 2. 3. \> "So are you two making out or something? Because I could come back if this isn't a good time." 4. \>You haven't known him long, but you'd know Tucker's voice anywhere. 5. \>He was at least your age,...