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

They’d just stepped out from under the roof when another black-clad guard burst through the back door.


“Wait!” he said. “Where are you taking that man?”


Julian spun around in time to see the black guard at the door raise his gun. His heart began to pound. He looked around for a place to take cover as the guard escorting him raised his gun and fired at the guard at the door.


“Run!” said his escort, pulling something from inside his jacket. “Here, put this on.”


It was a narrow ring of metal inlaid with what looked to be diamonds or crystals of some sort. It was very light and gave off a slight vibration.


Both men ran towards the large wire gate at the entrance to the enclosure, but it was chained shut.


“Put it on!” screamed the guard as he reached into the pocket of his trousers and took out a laser.


The sound of a bullet being fired made Julian glance back to see the enclosed area filling with black-clad guards, all raising their weapons.


Chapter 18