It is one hundred years since the Fimbul winter. Danger no longer threatens the Northlands, but as a consequence, Alex has become restless and yearns for new adventure. Far from his kingdom, he finds what he seeks as he journeys into the east.
No-one could have known why three children were drawn through a gateway that led them into another world entirely. They had been called to its aid twice before. Now, for a third time, they would find themselves returning to that beautiful, magical, yet mysterious and often wild place.
2nd in the fairy-tale/fantasy series of 10 stories known as 'The Northland Tales' by Michael T. Ashgillian. Sequel to 'Under the Tree' further 8 tales yet to be released.
‘Wallace: For Freedom Alone’ is the English language translation of the first part of the trilogy written by E. G. Spitzer of the legendary battle of the hopelessly outnumbered Sir William Wallace, Chieftain of Ellerslie, against the English occupying power for the freedom of his beloved Scotland.
Two children, a sister aged seven and a brother aged ten, embark upon a school outing to the Hill of the White Horse, deep in the heart of southern Oxfordshire.
„Pieces of Fate – Schicksalsgeschichten“ ist eine Sammlung von sechs Kurzgeschichten des Autors David P Elliot. Die Erzählungen können dem Genre „Geschichten mit unerwartetem Ausgang“ zugeordnet werden.
Gary Bowler genießt das Leben, während er die Ärmsten der Stadt abzockt. Doch kann ihm das Glück noch mehr bescheren, als er das perfekte Opfer trifft? Eine von sechs Kurzgeschichten aus der Anthologie „Pieces of Fate – Schicksalsgeschichten“ von David P Elliot.
Ein junges Ehepaar entschließt sich zum Kauf eines Cottages. Schon sehr bald ist die Frau davon überzeugt, dass es dort spukt, doch kann die dadurch stark belastete Ehe trotz den Nachforschungen eines skeptischen Radiomoderatoren überleben? Diese Geschichte ist Teil einer Reihe von 6 Kurzgeschichten des Autors David P Elliot, entnommen aus der Anthologie mit dem Titel „Pieces of Fate"
Als ein Genie im Artificial Intelligence Programming stirbt, stehen sich zwei konkurrierende Unternehmen im Kampf um das intelligenteste Computerspiel aller Zeiten gegenüber. Wie weit werden sie gehen, um zu gewinnen? Medusa ist eine Kurzgeschichte aus der Anthologie „Pieces of Fate – Schicksalsgeschichten“ von David P Elliot.
Ein bekannter Geschäftsmann, der offenbar einen Nervenzusammenbruch erlitten hat, betritt ein Polizeirevier und behauptet, einen Mord begangen zu haben. Man findet eine Leiche, und man ermittelt in einem klaren Mordfall – bis Caroline ihre Geschichte erzählt. Eine von sechs Kurzgeschichten, die Teil der Kurzgeschichten-Sammlung PIECES OF FATE von David P Elliot.
A short and amusing book written by Independent Author David P Elliot designed to help uninitiated 'Indie' authors to appreciate ebooks and how to get them published with the minimum of technical knowledge!
Terry Bannister is a professional thief who tries to avoid working in his ‘unlucky town’. But is fate reversing his fortunes? One of 6 short stories by David P Elliot previously published as an anthology under the title of 'Pieces of Fate'.
Gary Bowler enjoys his life as he grows wealthy off the vulnerable in society. But can life get any better when he discovers the perfect victim? One of six short stories also published in an anthology by the author under the title 'Pieces of Fate'.
A young couple buy a cottage that the wife comes to believe is haunted, but can the strain it puts on their marriage survive the investigation of a cynical radio presenter? This is one in a series of six short stories by David P Elliot from an anthology published under the title 'Pieces of Fate'.
When a genius in Artificial Intelligence dies, two competing companies battle to crack the most intelligent computer game ever developed. How far will they go to win? This is one in a series of six short stories by David P Elliot from an anthology published under the title 'Pieces of Fate'.
After several sighting of what appears to be an innocent young woman near an ancient set of almshouses an investigative radio show investigates. But is this really a haunting and is the young woman as harmless as she seems?
One of six short stories also published in an anthology by the author under the title 'Pieces of Fate'.
In this fascinating collection of tales in the great tradition of British short-story telling, the author of the internationally sold and widely acclaimed ‘Clan’ takes you on thrilling journeys down the twisting, unpredictable path of fate.
Ein ausgelaugter Geschäftsmann gerät mit seiner Familie in unglaubliche Gefahr, als sie in Ereignisse verwickelt werden, die ihren Ursprung 700 Jahre in der Geschichte des schottischen Grenzlandes haben. Mystische Wesen und die Macht in der modernen Welt spielen eine Rolle beim Kampf der Familie, ein kleines Kind zu beschützen – ihre einzige Waffe ist die Kraft ihres CLANS.
A prominent local businessman walks into a police station suffering from an apparent breakdown and confesses to murder. A body is found triggering a murder investigation that seems an open and shut case - until Caroline tells her story. A short story.One of six short stories also published in an anthology by the author under the title 'Pieces of Fate'.
A jaded 57 year old takes his family to the Borders of Scotland to research family history and encounters incredible danger as 700 years of Scottish Border history unravels to threaten all he holds dear in his life. Heros and mythical creatures and power in the modern World are confronted as the family struggle to protect a small child - their only weapon, the power of their CLAN.