Don’t Shoot the Messenger Chapter 4

"One deception after another."

Julie said goodbye to Laura on the steps of the hotel and watched the motorbike roll away into the traffic. She picked up her phone and dialled home."Anthony darling, how did it go?""We won.""Great. I thought you must have. I just...

Don’t Shoot the Messenger Chapter 3

"Anthony wins the court case but then nothing goes to plan."

Julie woke early having slept awkwardly, waking through the night almost in sync with Anthony; though disturbed by different dreams in different rooms. She showered carefully, using the hand jet and taking care to avoid touching any of Marion's work...

Don’t Shoot the Messenger — Chapter 2

"Julie gets ready for the grand deception, but needs a little relaxation on the way."

Once Julie was back at her hotel she phoned Anthony."Hi, Darling — sorry I missed your call earlier, I'm back at the hotel now, but I've got to go out again, have you got a minute to talk?""Sure, go ahead,"...

Sultana (Chapter 6 – Discoveries)

"Turbulent adventures, sexual intrigue, magic and monsters all are set in an ancient desert land."

YounosThe Sultana sat down next to her husband, and cleared her throat. Everyone in the room was paying attention, including her ‘lord and master’.“They are using some manner of battle tactics,” she said. “Even a cursory examination of their sheer...

Sultana (Chapter 7 – Planning)

"Turbulent adventures, sexual intrigue, magic and monsters all are set in an ancient desert land."

 LubnaErach was looking at a likeness of their very own prince Rustum. The princess Lubna was showing an image of the Persian prince, and he deduced that she had painted it herself. The implication was clear.He didn’t know how he...