Anarkand Chronicles:
Volume One
The first volume of the Anarkand Chronicles collection. In these volumes, individual stories are told about characters, creatures, and other strange inhabitants of the Anarkand universe.
In this first volume, Stephen Purdon writes about the lives of four of the characters as introduced in the debut novel, Anarkand: Origins.
These four characters lives are explored and in this volume you will discover just why it was that all four joined the Raelon Institute.
Alana Stensaas
"We must all be careful what we wish for"
One of the worlds foremost Geneticists and micro-biologists, Alana Stensaas, finds herself with a job offer that she simply can't refuse. The worlds largest and most recognised institution in micro-biology, genetics, The Trenz-Huelsbeck Foundation, has an opening just for her, and it is everything she has ever dreamed of.
However, just a few days into her new position, she discovers the true nature of the job she has undertaken, and the cost to human life. Looking to down tools and escape from the foundation, she soon learns that the only way out of her current predicament, will cost her everything she's ever worked for. and everything she's ever loved.
Calvin Proctor
"In the face of adversity, lessons will be learned"
Calvin Proctor had been fast-tracked in just nine years to one of the highest positions in the Australian Police Force. It was quite unprecedented, and took many by surprise. During those years he has been plagued by a serial killer who the media have named, The Caretaker.
After a large number of seemingly unconnected and random deaths which The Caretaker takes responsibility for, Calvin is given an invitation by the killer himself. The chase looks like it will be over soon, but Calvin's story is really just about to begin.
Kayla Smith
"Mental illness creates mental fortitude"
Little Kayla Smith grew up in a loving home in the south of Ireland with her two sisters and mother. She loved her upbringing but understood as she got older that it was different to most of her friends.
Her mother was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia when Kayla was three years old and suffered delusions about the government spying on her family, tapping the phones, and tracking the families every move.
She spoke of the watchers, men and women who blended into the environment around them who she was convinced were watching...waiting.
Now an adult, Kayla is plagued with the memories of her mother and the life of torment she was forced to endure, however, after a random encounter with a stranger, Kayla's memories take on a whole new meaning, and her life is suddenly changed forever.
Remi Ackington
"Addiction is a cruel mistress, but she can be tempered"
Remi Ackington has spent most of his life learning about the world around him, determined to make it a better place. He is considered to be one of the foremost authorities on spiritual health and wellbeing.
Despite helping millions of people worldwide with his self-help books, and betterment events, he himself, battles against a debilitating addiction which shows no sign of letting him go.
In order to beat his demons, Remi must revisit the night his life changed and discover the truth about what is to come.
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