Terrible World – Playing Dead

This is the first in a series where I write about the more extreme solutions to people’s modern problems. There was only the sound of water running.  Nicola stared up at the ceiling and sobbed a little.  By her side, Francis sat cross-legged with a notebook perched on his knee.  He was drawing how she […]

World of Concern – Food vs Belief

This is the first in a series of stories that highlight new world concerns but in an olde world setting. Kwumbo entered the ring of light, his huge muscles accentuated in the glow of the fire.  He frowned at the assembled tribe.  “Where is Majeka?” The shamen stood on the other side of the flames, […]