There was no light, no sound and little in the way of physical sensation. Devoid of distraction, the consciousness turned in on itself. How had it arrived here? What was this non-place? Thoughts and questions surged. Without the hooks of … Continue reading
Between the thumps of the drum and whoops of joy, I could hear the church tower ring out something o’clock. Half of the count lost to the good natured revelling near me. Whatever time it was, the village party was … Continue reading
Lungs that were not hers burned. Panicked breaths were hauled in as the recordee fled in desperate panic. Branches whipped her face and roots rose up as if to trip. Each minute away meant freedom, from the promise of violence, … Continue reading
Reality pushed its way into Maiken’s thoughts. Cool air, her damp clothing stuck to her skin and the soft vibration of a lift engine. Was she airborne again? She tried to move, but she was held fast in an upright … Continue reading
Pale flakes fell lazily from the black sky, slipping through the air to land in drifts or painting trees with clumsy frosting. Some of the flakes were snow, others lumps of cool ash. Two guards stood in all-weather camouflage gear, … Continue reading
A cold wind blew across Milton’s face and threatened to blow away his tall hat. It whipped at his fine jacket and the engineer’s waistcoat did little to keep out the draft. A strong gust pulled again at his whiskers, … Continue reading
At the edge of a forest, a man sat on a damp picnic table. The cold leached into his bones but it was unfelt. His eyes were locked on the dark depths of the high trees. The tips of them … Continue reading
In the cold street below, hazy light spilled out from ornate gas lamps. The hydrocarbon fuel was long gone, now bioluminescent chemicals swam in the cold white candles. A sea of people strolled through the fake heritage: Neo-viks, Metalheads, Necs … Continue reading
A shadow hung to the man as he worked. A numb cold that drained, pulling at his core swallowing delight and interest. The tendrils of this encompassing malaise had weaved their dark magic with the patience of a glacier. A … Continue reading
Words. Sounds. Images. Words. Sounds. Images. The loop thundered on as Maiken floundered, tumbling through waves of what was and what might have been. She was lost in a fever of memories and her hands clawed at facts or faces, … Continue reading
