W. T.

What dark stories hide behind the smiles? Bethal dreams of errants, those mythical travellers who defend the helpless and protect against evil. Even though the stories are for children, and a girl on the cusp of womanhood should have her mind on other things, they loom large in Bethal’s mind. Maybe it’s because she’s never been beyond the community, never experienced life beyond its boundaries. But soon, it will be her time to leave. Everyone knows this, yet nobody talks of it. Just as nobody says what happens when girls of Bethal’s age leave, or why they are never spoken of again. If ever Bethal needed help, if ever was the moment for an errant to appear, that time is now. A novella in the Dominions series, Errant explores the world beyond the Domes and the districts, and the evil that exists in even the most peaceful of settings.

There are reasons to kill.Those who threaten the courier, or threaten Rodin himself — well, they know what to expect. And his one professional hit? The man deserved to die. The world’s better off without him.But Rodin needs to build his reputation. And that means showing what he’s capable of.He can kill to exterminate vermin. He can kill to stay alive.But can he kill for personal gain?

In a violent world, can the meek ever survive?Ostar knows he’s nothing special. But he’s useful to the crew — not with the violence, but as a look-out. He’s never hurt anyone in his life. He simply wants to keep his head down and live without conflict.But the crew are dying. Someone is killing them, one by one. And it is only a matter of time before they come for Ostar.Aminusis a short story in the world of Dominions, but can be read as a stand-alone.

There is a way to enter the Dome. The route is hidden, heavily guarded, and is not for those without inner strength and deep pockets. Karon is a gatekeeper, watching over the final stretch of this route. Most days, there is nothing to do. Most days, he doesn’t see another soul once once he’s in the tunnels. But some days are different. Sometimes, a walker comes to Karon’s gate, and he lets them through. Sometimes, a rare individual will make it to the Dome. And sometimes they come back. <i>Gatekeeper</i> is a short story prologue to the dark Dystopian series <i>Dominions</i>.

Everything has changed. The Dome is no longer the safe haven its residents believed. The districts are in the hands of the enemy. And Authority is stronger in every way, with more warriors, more resources, and more information. The rebellion continues. While there’s life, there’s hope, and those rebelling against Authority won’t give up. They’ll fight to the death. The dark glass will shatter, and the final target will fall.