2013-11-13 15:00
1946“Staibey Nayes?”“That’s right. They’ve moved out lock, stock and barrel. Heard say now the war is over there’s other places more suited to what they… Read More
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2012-11-23 00:06
Present Day
The grave lay close to a Weeping Willow, the leaves of which had
fallen and were scattered over the surrounding area like autumnal
confetti. The late afternoon air was burdene… Read More
2012-11-20 09:07
New Years Day 1939
“So, we have no control over the events that take place, but we are able to assist the living and others like us who delay from entering the light?”
Stanley… Read More
2011-04-14 17:00
1907Edwardina looped her arm around Tashriel’s and smiled flirtatiously.“Come and sit down. Lady Mabel and I are dying to hear all the gossip regarding the dashing Stanley!&rdquo&hell…Read More
2011-04-01 09:31
April 11, 2011 marks the release of the first volume of Dreamers of Dreams: A Webfiction Anthology. This Ebook release, released simultaneously on several popular Ebook and webfiction sto… Read More
2010-06-22 09:00
1690At first, Elizabeth thought that the young girl pouring her heart out to them had been Gemma playing one of her tricks. However, it did not take too long before she was convinced the st… Read More
2010-06-11 09:00
1972Elizabeth threw her navy blue beret and coat over the banister, dropped her satchel on the floor of the hall, and then kicked off her black leather shoes. Thankfully, it was POETS day an… Read More
2010-06-01 20:20
1907“You’re a writer?”“I hope to be. Perhaps one day.”“Tell me about the dreams.”Nervously, Stanley took a sip of the gin and tonic which had been s… Read More
2010-05-27 21:00
1690The night had grown colder and the ground had hardened with a frosty ice layer which crunched beneath Elizabeth Whyte’s feet. Across the moorland, the moon cast an eerie shadow as… Read More
2010-05-20 21:40
1690“Where are we?” asked Bunny, holding on tight to Gracie’s hand as they wandered through the landscaped gardens they now found themselves in.Gracie looked across the law… Read More
2010-05-13 20:40
1907Arwydau enjoyed watching the Living human boys. How they liked to dice with death as if they were the immortal ones. They always played a little too close to the edge of the manmade pat… Read More
2010-05-09 22:00
1907Gracie lay still on the ground listening to the low gathering moans of a bitter wind. A thousand or more icy fingers crept across the exposed skin of her spindly arms and legs and scratc… Read More
2010-03-21 21:30
Present DayThe light of the full moon formed an eerie silver shadow across the desolate landscape. The five roughly hewn stones, known locally as witch stones, appeared almost to stand as gu… Read More
2010-03-21 16:00
2008Hughie waited in the courtyard of Staibey Nayes. He watched from the encroaching darkness as the workmen switched off the lights inside the building they were working in and made their w… Read More
2010-03-21 11:00
Present Day“You can hold my hand if you want, Bess,” Grispheran offered.Elizabeth was infuriated with his butter-wouldn’t-melt attitude. “No, thank you very much!&rdq&hell…Read More
2010-03-19 14:00
1940Peg and Hughie stood between the edge of the dell and the sloped gardens of Heyleigh Hall looking up towards the grand stone facade of the present day Georgian building.“What does… Read More
2010-03-16 18:45
1887
“Mind you stay together, you lot! Make sure you’re back before it gets dark and don’t go far! You hear?”
“Yes, Mam,” echoed the trio of children hu… Read More
2010-03-14 11:10
Illustration by Ranarh (Jennifer S. Lange) Read More
2010-03-13 15:40
1967Elizabeth ran down Market Street and turned into Cotton Row. She needed to be quick -– super quick. Her mother knew exactly how long it should take her to do the errand. Even if t… Read More
2010-03-09 09:35
1967Billy watched idly as the little old woman continued to laboriously bend and pick up the few dry birch twigs that were scattered around the clearing. Each stoop seemed to require twice a… Read More
2010-03-07 13:37
Refuge of Delayed Souls Ebooks are Free duringRead an Ebook Week which runs from 7 - 10 March 2010Use Coupon Code RFREE at the checkout.Vol One ~ RoYdsVol Two ~ BillyEnjoy :) Read More
2010-03-05 12:25
1946“Staibey Nayes?”“That’s right. They’ve moved out lock, stock and barrel. Heard say now the war is over there’s other places more suited to what they… Read More
2010-03-03 08:20
Present Day“Linus Howell,” announced Stanley perplexed.“I would recognise him anywhere,” said Elizabeth with an involuntary shudder.It was the first time they had all… Read More
2010-02-26 22:00
1946The safe job had been easy enough. Billy was aware that the police suspected he had been involved somehow. He also knew that if they could, they would fit him up for just about anything… Read More
2010-02-20 12:13
Present DayElizabeth wished she had not made the decision to take this particular route into the dell. The soles of her boots kept slipping on the uneven stone-strewn surface of the makeshif… Read More
2010-02-20 11:57
1976Elizabeth ran up the stairs two at a time and slammed her bedroom door shut. She threw herself face down on the bed. Her right hand reached out of its own accord and pressed the play but… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
1967
“Tell me what you see, Elizabeth.”
For God's sake, please don’t encourage her, Henry. It will only lead to tears!”
Henry Whyte turned in exasperation to his w… Read More
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