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The Shepherd – Lamb to the Slaughter (Chapters 10 & 11)

Warning/Tags: Major Character Death, Death Chapter 10 Mason closed his eyes, but whatever he did, the images were still there, the sounds echoing in his mind despite everything he did. Tired beyond belief he struggled to find some rest, some comfortable position, his pillow hot and lumpy, the duvet too weighty. His head ached with weariness but his restless mind was in mayhem, the memories of his deeds still taunting…

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Watched (The Vampire Series 2)

For several days, Alec Freeman had felt eyes on him; someone watching him until he could have jumped out of his skin at being addressed by a friend. The feeling preyed on his usually steel nerves. Even his boss, Ed Straker, had noticed there was something amiss. “Alec, you’re jumpy.” Ed eyed him curiously. He let out a brief laugh, rubbing the back of his neck nervously. “Yeah. I’ve felt…

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Meeting Ed Bishop, George Sewell and Others

By: Angelo Finamore (photographer), Spyderwritings (author), Spyderwritings (photographer) The first time I met Ed Bishop was in 1988 at the Uforia convention in London.  The convention was on the 18th June and I was due in hospital the next day for an operation.  As I live in Merseyside this was something of a squeeze but no way was I missing it especially since the guests were Ed, George Sewell, Tony…

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Balls

Dear Dr Jackson, Since a recent incident at work involving a threat to end all life on Earth by destroying canisters of nerve gas, I seem to have lost my drive. I used to be able to hit that sweet spot every single time, but now I am struggling to simply maintain my grip. My last encounter with my partner was most unsatisfying as   I simply couldn’t get it in…

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Computerized Boss

Dear Dr Jackson, I used to have a good working relationship with my boss, we have been friends for many years, and in fact I was the  best man at his wedding, but recently he has become increasingly distant  and focussed on work. We no longer even share a drink anymore and he has started to ignore my advice. I sometimes feel that he prefers the company of his computer…

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Romance by Numbers

Lightcudder is currently on leave of absence from the Herald, (we at the Herald hope you soon recover from your research into  certain activities on a beach) and so the editor has asked me to write a brief article on Fanfic Romance writing. As a well-renowned author of a considerable number of best selling  romance stories I was only too pleased to get this opportunity to share with  my devoted…

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Reader’s Letter – G. Ullable

To: SHADO Marketing Department Harlington Straker Studios Harlington   Sir, Following your recent advertisement in the national press I contacted you to order one of the Limited Edition UFO’s. I was a little perturbed at the  delivery charges, which seemed rather extortionate, but I have purchased a number of items from your Department in previous years, and have found them to be of high quality, although the fancy dress outfit…

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