Of all the things in the world that I could possibly see on my walk to work in the morning, I was not expecting that. A badger, dragging a dead cat, being chased by a fox. I could not, would not, believe

A patch of mud and a decent amount of nutrients. It wriggles amongst the filth and breaks down the detritus. Its face, covered in dirt, is blind to the darkness all around. In its wake, a root slithers

Further into the space the arms and shoulders nudged against me without pause. I wriggled through the big crowd and made sure to get as close to him as possible before his speech started. Cameras and phones

Guarantees of the highest order, a magnitude of consequence, and a high likelihood of failure. Just what I like when I’m given a new job. I looked into the guy’s eyes: brown eyes, like my Dad. I barely

We often have to remind ourselves that hygiene is, in fact, important for us to maintain. Long fingernails, long toenails, greasy hair, dry skin, a stinky mouth ripe for cavities, these things all remind

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 19 Part 2 “Number Fourteen, here please.” His mother’s fingers curled towards her, and Fourteen made his way to her side. “Mouth.”

I don’t know what there is to say about a boring, miserable day, other than the obvious. The monotony, the waiting, and of course the rotten feeling in your chest that you should be doing something more.

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 19 Part 1 “Do we have to, father?”      “Yes, Ifan. Now leave your sisters and come with me to the training grounds.”      The door slammed

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 18 Part 2 Wresting himself from the ground, Fendrick’s mind finally drew respite from the clawing influence of the staff. Glancing to his

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 18 Part 1 The sun was still shining as Angharad stepped out of the coastal caves and into the quarry. A stream ran alongside her that carried

The stars streaked past my window as I floated between the chambers of my space vessel, the Red Fox. I stopped for a moment and soaked in the infinity of the blackness. Peering through the little portholes,

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 17 Part 2 The further Fendrick and the others got into the facility, the louder the humming got. Kolt commented on it after their exploration

How long will a wire extend before it reaches the moon? Too long, perhaps. I stared at the man pulling my hanging wire basket from the place it lived for the last decade. He emptied it unceremoniously

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 17 Part 1 “Take the next right up ahead, there’s a small waterfall that obscures a passageway to the surface,” An’kachat said to Angharad

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 16 Part 2 The privates made their way to Kolt, getting into position before pushing the doors with all their might. The metal cracked and

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 16 Part 1 “So this is the site, huh? The one with the basement?” asked Dai.      “Yep. Kolt noticed it on our last pass through. The entrance

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 15 The waves lapped at the side of the boat as it pushed forward in the eastern sea toward a remote island housing the artefact of Fenerra’s

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 14 Part 3 “Speak, sahuagin.” Angharad took the lead in the interrogation, locking eyes with its own.      The sahuagin chittered in return,

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 14 Part 2 “Ifan, the cave seems to split up ahead.” Angharad called back to the prince, keeping her eyes forward.      “Of course. Not

Need to catch-up? Here's the link to the full collection. Chapter 14 Part 1 Slowly arising from his slumber, Ifan wiped the sleep from his eyes as he peered around the dimly lit caves. To his left he could