L J Hick : Writing

Chapter One

Chapter One

A Chapter by L J Hick


Cobbleknock was a strange town, buried deep at the bottom of a valley. Some less generous folk might observe that it was not buried deep enough, but t..
Chapter Two

Chapter Two

A Chapter by L J Hick


The stranger reached the bottom of the road and made his way through the town. A more ramshackle place, he could not imagine. Most of the buildings we..
Chapter Three

Chapter Three

A Chapter by L J Hick


Raven stopped at the top of the hill and looked back towards the town. He knew that the population were not quite human but that did not excuse them f..
Chapter Four

Chapter Four

A Chapter by L J Hick


It was late afternoon before they reached Farmer Rubbitt's farm. Walter kept Raven entertained with his various threats and insults during the journey..
Chapter Five

Chapter Five

A Chapter by L J Hick


Oscar Sandwedge shuffled the tables around in the bar as he pushed the broom around the floor. This was the same routine he took part in every morning..
Chapter Six

Chapter Six

A Chapter by L J Hick


Clive wanted to make this short journey to the Millers as long as possible. This was a welcome break from the routine work at the inn. Sat at the fron..
Chapter Seven

Chapter Seven

A Chapter by L J Hick


It was late afternoon now and Raven had rested long enough. He would leave Sodbury at nightfall and make his way back to the city. He enjoyed the quie..
Chapter Eight

Chapter Eight

A Chapter by L J Hick


Raven watched as Walter ordered drinks for him and his men. Walter looked different to the men who were with him. He seemed cleaner and smoother than ..
Chapter Nine

Chapter Nine

A Chapter by L J Hick


The man in the top hat was leaning on the bar, smiling at Oscar."Mr Sandwedge, my name is Theodore Jagger. I come with a very reasonable offer from my..
Chapter Ten

Chapter Ten

A Chapter by L J Hick


Raven looked over his shoulder and saw the three snarling beasts that eyed both him and Jagger. Their teeth glowed white and their claws closed and op..

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