Julian James is a Grade C citizen in a world where the Archons, a reptilian race of aliens, control the planet. Most citizens are permitted one day off per week and it’s one such day that Julian meets Taal, a visitor on reconnaissance from another dimension.<br><br>This chance meeting fills Julian with feelings he’s never had before. He takes an instant liking to this handsome visitor and the attraction is mutual. He manages a few more meetings with Taal and the two men plot Julian’s escape to the beauty and freedom of Taal’s dimension.<br><br>But things rarely go to plan. Julian’s been smart, but has he been smart enough to outwit the all-seeing, all-powerful Archon overlords and their human puppets? There is no such thing as a small risk. Taal and Julian’s escape plan will either end in spectacular happiness or abysmal disaster. Many citizens wouldn’t even try it. But Julian isn’t just any citizen.

Another Dimension

Alastair chuckled. “I’m sorry,” he said. “I guess I should have apologised first. I heard about your little…you know, your little…” He lowered his voice. “…run in with the Department of Justice.”


Julian stared him straight in the eye. “I gathered you had.”


He walked off, further up the path towards M Sector proper.


“You can’t blame me,” said Alastair running to catch up.


“No, I guess I can’t,” Julian replied coldly.


Julian glanced at the man. “Alright. Apology accepted.”


Alastair smiled and nodded. “Good. I’m glad we’ve got that out of the way.”


Julian glanced at him again, though he didn’t alter the cold expression he wore.


“So, are you going to tell me what you were doing in those trees?”


“No,” said Julian, suspecting more than ever that Alastair’s questions were more than innocent, friendly enquiries.


“Hey, I thought we were friends,” said Alastair looking wounded.


Chapter 10