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

“Good evening, Lucy.” He glanced at the chocolate and then returned his attention to Lucy. “Would you like to come in?”


Lucy peered over his shoulder then shook her head.


“No,” she said, holding the chocolate out to him. “I’ve just come to apologise for my behaviour the other day. It was rude and I’m sorry.”


“There’s no need to apologise,” said Julian, feeling guilty for assuming the worst of Lucy. “Are you sure you won’t come in?”


Lucy shook her head a second time and thrust the chocolate at Julian, who finally accepted it


“I’ll see you tomorrow,” said Lucy. “On the street. I’m sorry. Good night.”


She hurried down the corridor to the stairwell, leaving Julian standing with a fortnight’s worth of chocolate rations. He shrugged, closed the door and put the chocolate on the small counter by the sink. He hadn’t finished dinner yet and didn’t want to spoil his appetite. Food was too hard to come by to have to throw it away.


Chapter 13