The Story Begins?

The Dreamwalkers 

Book One: The Time of the Shadow


Chapter 1


    They jump into inky blackness. There is falling. Then for a moment floating in an indigo sky filled with twinkling golden stars, both near and far. The stars begin to move, faster and faster until they are gold streaks flashing by. Like hyperspace, Robert has time to think.

    Then there is bright light and a jarring thump, but the ground is soft and springy. They squint against the light. For a moment they all lie still, stunned and uncomprehending. 

Lily is lying on her back. She sees a clear blue sky and a bright yellow sun. Grass, Robert thinks. We must have been thrown clear of the building, but... It is warm Illyana thinks, feeling the warmth on her skin. Jake curses and sits up. Slowly they look around and at each other. Mr. Duncan is already standing, a few feet away, peering at the horizon. He looks at them, and seeing that no one appears injured says, 

"Come. There are still a few hours of daylight. If we are fortunate we will find a village, but we at least need water and a place to pass the night." No one moves. They are staring at him. It is Mr. Duncan, but yet not. He appears to change before their eyes, growing stronger, straighter, and... younger. There is no sign he is injured. Gone is the gray in his hair. He now appears to them not much older than they are. It is impossible. All of this is just too much. They all begin talking at once.

"Mr. Duncan..."

"How is..."

"This deserves some explanation..."

"What the hell?!"

Mr. Duncan holds up his hand. They all fall silent, even Jake. There is a new power to his presence. He speaks, and its in the same familiar guidance counsellor's voice they all know, warm, reassuring, and wise.

"I will explain everything. At the proper time. But we may not be safe here. I do not know this place, but we need to move and find shelter so that we can get our bearings."

They stare, unmoving. He begins to walk away, pausing only to turn and say, 

"So come with me if you want to live."


*Keep checking back for more of the story to come! 

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