The Sandman

Destiny, Death, Delirium and Despair: Drabbles a decade on

August 15, 2009

The beauty of using my blog to keep track of stuff I’ve written elsewhere is that it allows, when time permits, to reflect on the writer I used to be. As I’ve been explaining on Twitter, I usually think that what I wrote in the past is better than what I write now, whether it’s […]

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Genesis of Despair

August 18, 1999

Despair had been trying to ensnare her nemesis for aeons. Now she had hit on the perfect plan. A quick manipulation of a backwards little planet (whose inhabitants were far too up themselves for her liking) and the plan was in place. How ironic — that the bringer of hope would trap himself in her […]

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Destiny’s Book

July 19, 1999

Destiny casts no shadow as he walks through his garden. His blind eyes read every page of the book chained to his arms. He knows he should not express opinion on the truths therein, but feels a thrill as the one known as The Doctor appears once more within its pages. He frowns. Surely not…? […]

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So the costume was HER idea…

July 8, 1999

He sat on the bridge between the Dreaming and her own realm when she found him, thin and blond this time. “Hello,” he beamed. “I don’t believe we’ve met.” But when she smiled, he remembered and his face fell. “Oh. You. Does that mean I’m… Are you going to…?” “Maybe one day, but not today.” […]

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