This wasn't where he belonged. He was comfortable in town, in the narrow, dirty streets and rundown boarding houses. He liked to be among people, even though he despised them. He felt comfort in the crowd. But he had to escape. He could feel the darkness descending again. The need. He wanted to resist it. … Continue reading THE DARKNESS
I like to sit up here and watch the dawn. That first flicker, the unsteady fragile glint of sunlight peaking over the horizon. It means that a hundred and fifty million kilometres away, the searing ball of gas is still glowing, emanating warmth and light towards us. One day someone may sit in my place … Continue reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS
Agnes lay awake staring at the roof of the tent. She gave Archie a nudge. 'What now?' he grumbled. 'Don't you hear that?' 'I didn't hear anything.' Archie rolled over. 'This wasn't what I had in mind when you said you had a surprise planned.' A strange howl sounded in the distance. 'Was that a … Continue reading PEACE AT LAST
