The Kennel
Normally i could always hear the sounds of one of my mates running no great distance off... but there was nothing save the rumble of machinery now. "forty-two."
Quiet Halls and Softer Footfalls
The stench of my unwashed body was too great in the small, oak-panelled room. i would have to clean myself before sleeping.
The Scent of Blood
At first it seemed as though the voice came from a great distance, but it journeyed closer with every word until i snapped back to reality with a gut wrenching jolt that nearly left me vomiting across the pavement.
Final Exam
My whole life had been nothing but a series of laws layered one on top of another until they formed the great and grand facades that i hid behind, that directed my each and every action. "the fourth axiom does not affect me."
Unexpected Aid
It was obvious that mary thought she was doing me a great service. when richard had mentioned they ate their meat rare he had been making no overstatement.
The Master Constable
The difference between a 'dog' and a 'dog' was as great as that between a human and a monkey. they may have both come from the same base, but it was that few percent divergence in their dna that made all the difference in the world.
A Night Amongst the Ruins
It was an odd thought... centuries ago, before the birth of the modern god, men had stood here and protected themselves, their families and society, against the great untamed wilds that surrounded them.
Funeral
Chapter 6: Funeral June 3, 1988 06:15 HoursWest Woodburn, Northumberland, North East England I suppose I should be thankful for the small mercies that God hands down to me. After the last couple of days I wouldn't have been surprised if the...
A Night in Tranquility
Chapter 11: TranquillityJune 5, 1988 20:15 HoursWest Woodburn, Northumberland, North East England The rest of the meal passed in relative silence. There was conversation, but I had the feeling that I'd let everyone know where my focus lay when I...
A Grand Day Out
Chapter 5: A Grand Day OutJuly 1, 1984 08:00 Hours New Forest, Hampshire, England The back of the transport van was musty and crowded, there was at least twenty five of us Dogs stuffed shoulder to shoulder, sitting on the floor. The heat alone...
Wherever Home Is
I have u.k. roots in me somewhere, but i've never been within a million miles of great britain, so you'll have to pardon the (likely numerous) errors. not to mention how i completely butchered the accent.
Prologue to a new world
Cases started appearing on the coasts of france, spain and belgium, the containment put up by the forces of great britain had failed, and the virus started to travel further and faster.