Mathew Nicolson : Writing

Chapter 9: The Second Day

Chapter 9: The Second Day

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


“It’s dawn,” Billy observed unenthusiastically. “Last night I was with Mum and Rebecca, safe and peaceful…” ..
Chapter 10: Murder

Chapter 10: Murder

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Edward sat in the hallway, eyes closed, quite alone; just the way he liked it. If he opened his eyes, he’d see three doors in front of him, e..
Chapter 11: Outside the Mansion

Chapter 11: Outside the Mansion

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


They had returned to the overgrown and rarely used road leading to Paul’s Mum’s house. “We last saw the Knight here, though t..
Chapter 12: Inside The Mansion

Chapter 12: Inside The Mansion

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Every step brought Rebecca nearer the locket. She and Carrie stepped slowly towards the front door; as if it were a live bomb and walking too fast w..
Chapter 13: Dale's Lockets

Chapter 13: Dale's Lockets

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


They hadn’t followed far, when the two men stopped outside a building. “It’s in here,” the man in black said. &ldquo..
Chapter 14: The Seventh Door

Chapter 14: The Seventh Door

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Rebecca remained stood at the top of the stairs. Carrie frantically tried to open the door, but it remained closed. “I thought you’d..
Chapter 15: The Second Locket

Chapter 15: The Second Locket

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


“If you’d kindly leave now, sir-” Dale said, trying to sound tough, but somehow couldn’t quite manage towards Anonni. &l..
Chapter 16: The Chamber of Death

Chapter 16: The Chamber of Death

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


“Thirty seconds,” the voice boomed. Carrie was hysterical in tears. Rebecca was close to that, but still tried to find a way to get out ..
Chapter 17: Confrontation

Chapter 17: Confrontation

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


It had been half an hour. Billy was holding the second locket, but he’d received no messages. Anonni’s Interimo-detector informed them..
Chapter 18: Power of the Interimo

Chapter 18: Power of the Interimo

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


“Do you believe me?” Anonni asked. “My soul…?” Rebecca cried. She remembered Sam’s note. It means we lose ..