A.L. : Writing

The Reader - Prologue

The Reader - Prologue

A Chapter by A.L.


Prologue The woman clutched her son to her chest as she ran through the forest, feet pounding the ground so loudly she was sure she would give herself..
The Reader - Chapter 1

The Reader - Chapter 1

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 1 She awoke with a start, immediately bracing from the pain of a whip across her back. The sun had been shining into her cramped space for a l..
Always Watching

Always Watching

A Story by A.L.


A sequel to "After Hours" - this is a warning for the curious and a death wish for everyone: they are always watching.
Outside the Box - Chapter 1

Outside the Box - Chapter 1

A Chapter by A.L.


Outside the Box - Chapter 1
The Reader - Chapter 2

The Reader - Chapter 2

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 2 Emmeline was tired but she stayed up for the bonfire. It was a routine for her, she couldn’t miss it - no matter what. Besides, Newt w..
The Reader - Chapter 3

The Reader - Chapter 3

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 3 Emmeline struggled against the tight grip of the man, clawing at his hairy arm. She tried to scream again but her voice died in her throat a..
The Reader - Chapter 4

The Reader - Chapter 4

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 4 Emmeline continued running, even though she could feel warm blood dripping down her arm. She didn’t turn to look, didn’t turn to..
The Reader- Chapter 5

The Reader- Chapter 5

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 5 Clara didn’t waste any time - she immediately grabbed Newt and Emmeline by the arms and dragged them down the hallway. Gwen pulled out..
The Reader - Chapter 6

The Reader - Chapter 6

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 6 “I’m not sure I quite understand,” Emmeline said, which was an understatement. She could change the future? That was new, ..
The Reader - Chapter 7

The Reader - Chapter 7

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 7 “Put down your weapons and no one gets hurt,” the general ordered. The golden stars on his uniform glinted in the torchlight. Hi..