Primeval Times
It was a time before time was counted; yes there were people, but they spoke a language which is long forgotten. They had no need for writing and lived in a period when they were free to wander. They constructed…
The Reckoning
Rides Tall rested on Dawn Rider, around him the forest was totally silent. It is the Christian year 1020, which meant nothing to them. But what was important was the faint presence which had arrived in silence. It was if…
Something is Different
Kaliq knew that he was closing the door of the factory for the very last time. He turned and looked at Jemelda, and the tears running down her cheeks. Don't cry my love, it was fated to be so. We…
The Heart of the Matter
Times were hard, food of any sort was difficult to source. It was her daughters first day at school. The pantry held two slices of stale bread. Love was easy to give. Finding food, that was pure hell. She had…
Time out on Simons Seat
Walking the ancient pathway, at last Joseph reached the remote rock face and the hollowed rock know as Simons Seat. Relaxing he attempted to turn his thoughts to the tribes problem, without much success. Soon he was asleep, only to…
Unexpected Pain
Wilomeana was torn in two. Her best friend was dying, while she was happy. Wilomeana was about to marry the man she loved. About to go on honeymoon. To stand on top of a Ziggurat. Wilomeana watched Septimius as he…
Septimius and Self Reflection
A cold shower usually did the trick, but after a long night reading eight hundred year old manuscripts Septimius felt jaded. He rarely felt really exhausted, but this morning was different. For the last fortyeight hours he had been debating…
Mrs McDuffy’s Pantomime
The Reverend acquiesced to his housekeepers request that she was allowed to organise the play. At least she was utilising one of the boxes of candles. The theme she suggested seemed alright; surely nothing could go wrong in a play…