This story is a different take on what might have happened if Henry did in fact leave for Vancouver after Deep Dark. How would there lives have changed? Would Vicki finally have the courage to face her feelings? Would fate step in and give them their happy ending or would they continue in their lives alone?  It is a one shot story that came to me ( Read more... )

Chapter 2

Night had fallen on the Toronto skyline.  Vicki was so engrossed in her research that she had not noticed that the sun had set.  She had plans to meet Henry at their favorite martini bar for cocktails.  As she skimmed Mary Gallaghers online credit card records for some hint of where the woman had been the past few days, a breeze shuffled ( Read more... )

This story takes place after Continuing Sage---Life After Deep Dark.
Vicki and Henry help a young girl locate her mother after she is persumed missing. However, the case takes on a whole new meaning when they discover who the mother's new boyfriend is.

Chapter 1

It had been two months since there confrontation with Asteroth and for the most part life ( Read more... )

Chapter 12

As Henry and Vicki made there way back to the condo, both of them sat in silence contemplating the previous week’s events and looking forward to what the night would hold for them.  Vicki turned to look at Henry and finally broke the silence.

“I knew that you would not give up on me.  In my heart, I held on to the hope that you would find ( Read more... )

 
Chapter 9

As Henry made his way to see Augustus, he had a nagging feeling that he needed to take a detour and check on Vicki.  The lights at her office lit up the night and he could see Coreen working on the computer through the window, but there was no sign of Vicki.  Reluctantly, he made his way up the stairs to her office.  Sensing that she was ( Read more... )

 
Chapter 8

Vicki was strolling through the park, enjoying the night air.  She was replaying the past year in her head, trying desperately to make since of what had happened.  As she wrestled with how to defeat Astorath, a familiar presence approached her from behind.  Suddenly the hairs on the back of her neck stood on ends, her skin begin to ( Read more... )

Chapter 7

As Henry pulled up to the campus, he could feel the eyes starring at him in the darkness.  The evil was lurking within the shadows waiting for the opportunity to pounce.  He quickly made his way to Betty’s office.  She greeted him with her normal cheery disposition.

“Good evening Henry.”  Henry walked towards her, arms extended and gave ( Read more... )

 Chapter 6

Henry grabbed his coat and headed downstairs to get his car.

“Good evening, Mr. Fitzroy.”  Greg was spending yet another evening reading gossip magazines while he was supposed to be manning the door.  Henry simply gave him a slight dismissing wave.  He did not have time for pleasantries.

“Wait, Mr. Fitzroy.  I have a package for you.” ( Read more... )

Chapter 4

As the sun set on the Toronto sky line, Henry rose to begin a new day.  He had hoped that once he opened his eyes all that had happened the night before would be just a memory; instead the pain of his heartbreak jarred him to his feet.

He scanned the room as if looking for something that he knew was no longer there.  Then to his surprise ( Read more... )

 Chapter 3

Coreen opened the door to the office to find Vicki asleep in the chair.

“Vicki, Vicki.”  Coreen shook her to try and wake her up.  She could smell the distinct aroma of the liquor that Vicki had consumed the night before.  Finally, Vicki began to make some movement.

“Hey are you OK?  Do you want me to get you some coffee?”  Coreen said ( Read more... )