The Witness Gallery stands on what was once plot 62 of the Generation Ship site. Originally a mile away from the building that housed mission control, it sat undeveloped during the construction and launch of the first two ships, Venture and Wilhelm. During the construction of the third ship, Aiko, it was designated as theContinue reading “Story 8 – The Witness Gallery”
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Story 7 – The Interview
Mick Maroon entered the hotel room, followed by his assistant, Alastair. He wore a cowboy hat, leather jacket over a pink shirt, which was open to reveal a t-shirt that had the neck ripped to show off his chest hair. The t-shirt was emblazoned with the cover to his band Dark Francis’ latest album, WhateverContinue reading “Story 7 – The Interview”
Story 6 – They Wait For Us
On the last day of Victor Potts’ life, he woke up alone, just as he had for the past two hundred and thirty eight days. He groaned as he sat upright, old bones aching. He sighed as he swivelled out from under his duvet and slipped his feet into his slippers. Standing up with anotherContinue reading “Story 6 – They Wait For Us”
Story 5 – A Knight in the Garden
Kerry was up to her elbows in hot, soapy water, scrubbing at the stubborn remains of the roast chicken on the baking tray when her daughter, Jennifer, called out. “Mum! There’s a ghost in the garden.” “That’s nice, honey. You play nicely with him.” It was just after four on a Sunday afternoon, would bitContinue reading “Story 5 – A Knight in the Garden”
Ghost Stories by Robert Spalding 