Thicker Than Blood The drink the tavern keeper was preparing was colourful, layered, and fizzed. Not a normal beverage for a place like this.
Youthful Adventuring Gone Awry Lance was distantly aware that this probably WASN'T the worst day of his life - or at least, that it couldāve gone much worse than it had. Was that a sign of growing up? He felt that being grown-up would involve less sulking.
Looking Back For Going Ahead The memory slowly faded, Cathieās smile likewise fading as she was pulled back to reality. Though, ārealityā was the wrong word for this strange, seemingly undefined space.
A Dream Of A Memory Of A Door Howard was sure heād had a dream. After all, if you remembered something that definitely never happened, having dreamt it was the only logical explanation...
Bound By Demonic Confidentiality Kat was troubled to see her brotherās demon was acting subdued and preoccupied. āI have an apology to make to youā¦ā
When Bike Lane Campaigning Gets Out Of Hand Carlos hadnāt meant to become a local councillor. But one thing led to another, and⦠here he was. About to finish his first term. Which he felt might be his last.
Years Squandered Chasing Eternity āNo, no, no!ā Wallace held up his hands in a futile warding gesture and stumbled backwards - seemingly oblivious to the fact heād stepped THROUGH his desk.
Gleaned By The Sharp Ears Of Doddery Sue Everyone assumed that Sue Doddley was deaf, or daft, or both. If they only knewā¦
Parenting The Devourer, Heir Of Evil It was disquietingly disarming, watching The Devourer, Heir of Evil, He Who Is Fated To Destroy All, crawl around after his new toy train with a dopey grin while making āchoo choo!ā noises.
A Borrowed Cry Echoes Through Space It was certainly a distress signal. The frequency, the words, even the urgent cadence, they were unmistakeable. But⦠it wasnāt quite right.