This year is the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who. To celebrate, Puffin Books asked eleven different authors to take a Doctor and write a story. When I was asked, I said I'd only do it if I could write for the tenth or eleventh incarnation. Puffin gave me Ten. I was a happy bunny.
It was such a joy to write this character. As you all know, I've been a fan of the show since I was a kid, and David Tennant holds joint top-spot with Matt Smith as my favourite Doctor. In my opinion, it was Tennant's era when the Doctor's love of dialogue really came out— that quick-fire patter that he does so well — and it was an absolute pleasure to channel that.
The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage will be released as an e-book on October 23rd (my birthday! Skulduggery's deathday!) and then it, along with the other stories, will be collected into a PHYSICAL book which will be out near the end of November.
There will be a video released in a week or two where I talk more about it, but in the meantime, here's a link to a snippet (which explains where the somewhat old-fashioned title comes from...)
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/interactive/2013/oct/01/doctor-who-mystery-haunted-cottage-derek-landy-extract
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«Oldest ‹Older 4401 – 4600 of 4966 Newer› Newest»Bye Fabi-
I... Uh...thanks?
Every thing will return to the way it once was with you and Javier, Zafira. You will have the link, he will be sane, he will still love you, and he will remain that way.
*flies unsteadily off into the sunrise* Good-bye...
Wait-
Arra?
*stands up*
What?
*Makes custard and places it on a rabbit*
Animal abuse, Ed..
Where did she go? What happened?
I think she left....
*Places custard on Adra instead* I think she gave everyone a gift of power
Oh....
Is she alright?
*tries to get the custard out of her hair* *sighs*
Just exhausted I would assume
*Places box on Adras head which makes the custard dissappear*
*gently puts the fox down* *leans back, enjoying the rain*
*Appears on a beach in the future*
*sips more tea, closing her eyes and completely oblivious to the fact that she's getting soaked*
*stays waiting in treehouse*
Javier: *wakes* Woah...how..?
Reflection: Zafira but she kept this memory from herself for fear of Niccolò.
Javier: Ok. Right. *goes out*
Hello Mara
brb
Hi Mars-
Bye Ed-
*breathes out*
Alexis: *lays looking at clouds* Where is he? I havent seen him!
*has her arm over the side of the couch and the tea cup falls to the side, dangling from her hand* *takes steady breaths* *wonders why it's raining*
*sits working waiting for whenever Coco gets on*
Javier: *walks behind Adra and grins* Hello
*sits up* what...? I thought you were dead?
Javier: Elder Shadows brought me back. Have you seen my daughters?
(Back) Javier? You arew dead arn't you?
Javier: Was. Elder Shadows brought me back
No. Is that all you want? Hmm. Yay.
*sinks back*
*Lorcan stands over Alexis and smiles*
Lorcan: Hi there.
So, are you a zombie or?
Hello Em
Alexis: hey Lorcan! *grins*
Javier: full human.
*Pokes Javier* So it appears.
*sighs* Boooorrrriinnggggg
((Ly Zaf))
Javier: Right. I need to clear out when Niccolò comes I like living actually.
Lorcan: Wanna come swimming with me?? I found a cool lake pool by a waterfall.
Well, I could take you to the future where you could hide?
*rolls her eyes at Javier, going back to closing her eyes and enjoying the rain*
*laughs softly* You cannot hide from me, Javier.
#ChaseForBook9
Niccolo, you will not harm him. He does not mean harm.
Alexis: *stands up* alright lets go swimming!
Javier: no he won't touch me if he doesn't see me
Javier, you'd best run... *doesnt open her eyes*
Javier: Niccolò.... I haven't spoken to my wife. She has no idea I am alive. I'm going now as I prefer living. *uses bracelet and gets the hell away from Blogland*
*comes down* Hey Niccolò!
Ah thank god, that douchebag is gone...
Give Javier a chance
I'll not harm him till he harms another. Arratay has assured us that he is fine, and I am inclined to believe her. But should he slip, I'll not hesitate to dispose of him. Again.
#ChaseForBook9
*Takes Alexis' hand and leads her to the pool, surrounded by a small forest and a meadow.*
Lorcan: Nice isn't it??
That's like saying give Hitler a chance. Like- no
Niccolo, if he harms others then he should be imprisoned. Not killed.
Wait Javier is alive? Oh dear...*shoots Niccolò a worried look*
Alexis: *eyes widen looking at the pool* it beautiful. It really is. Like you.
Generally, Edward, I would agree with you. I killed him the last time because there was no better way for me to break his link with Zafira. There's also the fact that he's been released from prison multiple times before, without actual charges being dropped.
#ChaseForbook9
*Lorcan smirks before taking off his t-shirt and his trousers before tossing them aside and jumping into the pool in just his boxers.
He surfaces back up and takes a huge breath*
Lorcan: Jesus Fuck!! That first dive really lets the cold hit you *laughs*
I shall agree with you Mr Croation. If there is need then I shall not stop you, however I would try to imprison him first.
Alexis: *laughs and jumps in after him in shorts and a tank top* it is cold the first time in!
*looks around*
Seriously yo, I was having a moment. And- to be honest, I don't think all of you have the same... Equality wait rain as I do
Because it is raining
*Floats in the water*
Lorcan: It's been a while since I went swimming, didn't do much back home because of the catacomb location.
Alexis: *nods* I do swim a lot since I have a lot of free time to do so. *goes under water and pops up beside him*
*sighs annoyedly, leaning back on the couch* *smiles, feeling the rain* *reflects on her dream*
*Appears in ice age and brings wooly mammoth to present*I shall name you, Dave
*Lorcan smiles*
Lorcan: Whoa lol you're fast.
Alexis; *grins and floats next to him* Thank you. *takes his hand* I love swimming
Get. That. Away.
*sighs* So now what? *shakes head*
*Places Dave in Adras lab* Hes harmless really
*Dave wanders out and sits on sunchair*
((Psst chicken masacre!))
*stands up* EDWARD GET THAT DAMN THING OUT OF MY LAB BEFORE IT BREAKS SOMETHING
*Lorcan rubs her hand*
Lorcan: Yeah I'm starting to like it too...
Dave: Moo
Ok, I will replace it with something saller. I alawys wanted a saber toothed tiger as a pet *Dissappears*
DON'T PUT YOUR PETS IN MY LAB
Alexis: good. I'm glad you are starting to enjoy something I like. *smiles* you know one day you'll have to tell my brother you and I are together a lot. Niccolò. No we arent blood related but he's a brother to me.
*Reappears with saber toothed tiger* Dave is gone. Meet Cuddles
*Tiger looks at rabbits but stays*
*screams at him* EDWARD
Please dont shout at cuddles.
Lorcan: Well of course, he was the one that saved me remember??
Why do you sound worried though?
*He puts his head underwater and rises by up, running his hands through his wet hair.*
Alexis: *looks up ar him* I'm not worried. *hugs* I'm just glad to have you and a brother like him...I'm lucky
GET IT OUT OF HERE
Fine *Dissappears*
It appears our scholar disappeared. *smirks*
*Appears with no pet*
*sighs, running a hand in her hair* Thank gods
*sits back down*
*buts her head in her hands, thinking*
Is it a good time to mention the Hydra egg I have from ancient Greece?
*groans, rubbing her eyes* Gods
I give up this is why I killed you.
You killed me?
*sighs, sipping more tea*
*Hugs Alexis' tightly back*
Lorcan: I'm glad I've got you too sweets...
Well had you killed
I am not dead
Alexis: So what will you do with me? *laughs*
(Are you guys roleplaying atm?)
And I record Zafira saying you couldn't kill other's characters without permission, yet I come here to find Zafira killing other people's characters without permission...
((I'm kinda just sitting and drinking tea, so..?))
((Nothing is going on you could be in. No action its peaceful))
I am finding a pet at the moment
(Oh, thanks Zafira. I'll leave the blog just because you don't like me, my highness)
((Stay out of it Trace. Reference of killED as in had hapoened use the fucking head you have he obviously was brought back and he killed his own character off i just went along with it but obviously he's alive))
Really, you two? Cool it.
*sips more tea*
Ed, wouldn't it by ideal to have, like, a penguin? Like a unique penguin? Like a brilliantly fabulous purple penguin that fires lasers out of its butt?
(Trace, I killed my own character off)
BRB
(Yes, my highness, I apologise for being so rude. -bows-)
o_o
((Meh- wanna continue where we were yesterday? I haven't a thing to do and well- curious))
((shut up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHUT UP LEAVE ME ALONE YOU ANNOY ME EVERY TIME YOU COME ON JUST STAY AWAY FROM ME AND LIFE IS GOOD))
(Adra. I have to ask you something, I would ask Zaf but she doesn't like me. I'm just not sure how to bring in my new character. It's really awkward because he's supposed to appear to be dark and mysterious, but he needs help.)
(Yes my highness! Of course!)
((Will. You. Fucking. Stop. Calling. Me. That. Drop it you're an ass Trace. ))
((Uh.., I'm not sure? Do what you usually do? Stalk around? Not sure..))
*Lorcan winks before splashing her and dives under the water*
Alexis: *laughe getting water out of eyes and does a hand stand*
((Why do you always make new characters anyway? I mean, Dwyer is still my favorite, but you kinda just drop them after a little while.. So yeah, why is that?))
Back
((Brb dinner))
(Well, he's from another planet, but he's human. He has strange abilities that aren't exactly "magic", but more of a tribal thing that we are granted at birth. As well as our strange abilities, we are given a necklace with a thin pink glowing crystal attached, and that is called the Soul Crystal. It shows how pure the soul and mind is, but mine is slowly turning black from the bottom, because on our planet, the Furites have taken over, an ancient race of intelligent beings, capable of chaotic and disastrous things. And he came down here to receive help, and to clear his soul and mind of any corruption and/or impurities.)
Laser firing purple penguin?
(((Well...
Uhm...
See a psychic?))
And, I guess I like change. I'm always changing in real life so I make new characters to fit that.
*laser firing butt
I now have a laser firing purple penguin that follows me. Called Benjamin.
((Hmm. Well, they're your characters, so It isn't like I can tell you what to do with them..))
*flips over on the couch to take another sip of her tea, still meditating and reflecting on her dream*
I think it shall fire lasers out of its beak. Although thank you for the idea.
*it is still raining**to herself* mmm... This was a bad idea..
*crosses her arms* *concentrates on her dream, and remembers the screaming, then the pain- physically... Emotionally. And the loss*
*her hand goes to her stomach, opening her eyes and taking in a sharp breath**murmurs a curse*
GTG, Bye
Bye Ed... *rolls to her side, shocked by her dream*
((Anyone there? :/. ))
I suppose not.
((Wow its silent))
Mm... *wipes her forehead, doing her best to push her thoughts back* hey Rein
Greetings. You seem to be most distressed, yet I suppose I should not pry.
*gets to her feet* Ah, hell... *notices her soaked boots* Those were my favourite...
*laughs once* Of course... No, you don't have to.
*Lorcan surfaces and swims over before sitting on the edge of the pool*
(I waited until you came back Zaf.)
Alexis: *swims over and sits beside him* whats up? ((Ah okay!))
*pulls her boots off, water falling out* Yeugh... Gross. And cold... *puts them back on* *yells* Chilly.. Mmmm
*hums, sipping her tea and smoothing her hair back, wringing out her dress*
Yeah... Smart
...
Well, it appears that I am not needed here at this current moment in time
No- *hugs him* Don't go
*Lorcan runs his hands through his hair*
Lorcan: Nowt, I'm just taking a break. As I said before, never really had the chance to do this properly... we forgot towels *laughs*
*Drew walks up to Adra and stands there*
Drew: Well hi.
*sigh*
Very well, Adrasdos. But do not expect me to exactly do very much.
Drew! *hugs as well* Sup
Who not?
*Drew hugs her back*
Drew: Heard you saved a planet?? What's up with that shit lol
*stretches and cracks neck, yawning* Mm, I'm bored... *pulls the hood of her long black leather jacket up, which looks strikingly similar to Niccolò's except that it's been perfectly tailored to fit her* *walks through the rain* Of course we need you, Sir! It's not a party without all the boys.
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis: Oooh crap! Oh well *wraps arms around him* we dont need towels
((Are you played bye Ari? Because if so I'm gonna flip because I wanted to find Cristofer. And I'm gonna lose it now))
Oh- yeah. I died, then I didn't. But when I was dead, I saved the planet funny how those things happen..
*waves to the person*
Well, to be honest, I do not feel like the most chipper gentleman in the world, currently. Fear not, it is only exhaustion, but I am in the mood for no combat, or large events...
Oh... *hugs* sorry, friend.
Tea?
*Lorcan laughs*
Lorcan: Alexis, I can't breathe *laughs before putting his arms around her too*
Drew: Well check you out Wonder Woman. I've been fucking worried about you but never mind.
Alexis: *losens grip* sorry I forget I hug super tight! *smiles*
*frowns*...Are you mad at me?
((Hello...
#ChaseForBook9
No thank you, Adrasdos.
Hi Fabi-
Okay... Suit yourself? *hands him a fob watch* *nods*
*quietly here*
Drew: Hardly but I was worried cause everyone just fucked off and I didn't know what was going on.
Er, thank you...?
*nods to Rein*
Oh, well... Most everyone's alive, so. Yeah.
Hm... I'm still bored... *tilts head to the side* Rein, why are you a shark?
#ChaseForBook9
*sighs* where is that damn boy? Croatoan is gonna be my death
*Lorcan shifts slightly before trailing his finger up against Alexis' cheek. He then takes her face gently in his hands and leans in. He then kisses her*
*Drew sighs and then hugs Adra again*
Drew: Well thank god you're alright. So... anything strange or startling going on??
Because, Ms. Ardour, I am.
*turns and points to Zaf* Zafira Kerias! You were the one who liked me, right? I don't envy you. But you have your hubby back. You should be fine, right?
#ChaseForBook9
Eh, no particularly. Assassination attempts, some weird time travel... The usual
Alexis: *seems a little surprised and kisses him back hand trembling from excitement*
I....I may have. You're a name of Niccolò's. no. I'm not happy Javier is insane. I'm just going with life I plan to help Niccoloò find his nephew
*Lorcan takes her hand and places it on his chest so she can feel his rapid heartbeat as they continue to kiss*
Drew: Actually Ads, there is something why I came by. Word is there is a pup around here and I need to risk assess him. So I know he's either safe or I have to kill him...
Alexis: *is amazed by his heartbeat he can feel her hand shaking from excitment as they kiss*
*pouts* Do you need him back for that? Because he's just going to brood, and he won't be able to talk to Cris at all, and that'll just be awkward. Can't I just find him with you?
#ChaseForBook9
Right... What can I do to help?
Fine. But you have to swear not to attempt to kill me. I don't feel comfortable around some of you guys I don't know prior information on, Alastair managed to instill that fear
Drew: You just need to bring him to me and I'll run him through a few tests. Nothing too strenuous, I hope. But I don't want to put any of you in danger of getting bitten.
*Lorcan pulls away first and blinks a few times*
Lorcan: Wow...
Shouldn't be a problem. Where do I find him?
* I ded to late night fun times in the roleplay blog and all of you guys cause I would be lost without any of you guys *
Alexis: *is breathing a bit faster* wow...that...wow.
Well, if you're going to think about it like that, you should be afraid of everyone. But I get it. And I promise not to kill you. *smirks* I'll kiss you if you want, though.
#ChaseForBook9
((Heh... Lol))
Drew: From what I've been told, he's in Blogland. He should be about 18 years old, brown hair and eyes. I didn't get a name though...
Lorcan: I have to do that again...
*Leans in again and kisses, getting more into a steady rhythm*
Well.....okay but please at least look like Niccolò not to offend those who are, I am not lesbian and I have no wish to change said status.
Alexis: *gives a small nod and kisses him back falling into the rythmn with him staying more calm and focused on the moment*
((Damn you two lol))
*digs around in her bag, pulling out an arm length gauntlet, putting it around her left arm and strapping a gun to her leg, one around her waist, two swords to her back, a rope coiled around her shoulder and has a small pouch from her holster*
Point the way, brother
*considers* Ok. New goal. I'll kiss everyone upon meeting them. *shifts into Niccolò, the coat changing along with her, and kisses Zafira*
#ChaseForBook9
Uh, preparing for something, Adrasdos?
*Kisses him/her back actually nervous* ((Ari we killed Vinette she died of shipping Nafira))
Werewolf hunting. *grins, flipping a knife* Haven't done one of these in a while
Ah. Well, I hope you do not mind if I do NOT join in.
Drew: I dunno sis... All I know is that there is a new werewolf in Blogland.
Did you bring one back with you by the way??
*Lorcan's hands rest on Alexis' shoulder and just at the bottom of her neck at the back and he kisses just a bit harder but keeping the calm rhythm*
*pulls away and shifts back into herself, grinning* Who's next?
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis: *moves her hand from his heart to around him matching him for kissing hard not nervous anymore just wanting it*
Focus dear. We need to find Cristofer. Then I'll give you a person I promise. And also how is Niccolò reacting to that? I kind of wish I had got to see his face
Nope, sorry Drew.
That's alright, Sir..
*nods to both, walking into the woods*
*after a little walking, stops, spotting Lorxis*
*raises the gun and shoots the tree right above his head*
AY, DOGBREATH.
*gives him a warning look*
YOU HURT MY NEICE, I'LL KICK YOUR ASS.
*gives them both a look and goes on*
*NIECE
*keeps walking, her gun drawn and the end of the rope in one hand*
*pauses every few minutes to listen*
*laughs* He can feel it. And let me tell you, he would not have done that himself. You know how he feels about that kind of contact. *shrugs* But I'm just a tad sadistic, I guess. I think he's cute when he squirms.
#ChaseForBook9
*Lorcan jumps at the sound of the gunshot and breaks the kiss*
Lorcan: What the fuck??!!!
*pauses*
Wait
Brown... *facepalms* DAMMIT
Hey, Sir, you still here?
#ChaseForBook9
I like you. If you really want to be cruel you should make him be out for a second when kissing me. Now that would be truly priceless. And I think he's cute all the time especially when he is caring.
Alexis: *jumps* Oh my god....*watches her go* I think thats her way of saying don't hurt me....*turns back to Lorcan* She's gone
I'm not that mean. Though it would be priceless. Isn't Javier supposed to be ok now, though? So you guys can go back to being happily married and all that?
#ChaseForBook9
Indeed, I am. However, I feel as there is little I could do, Ms. Celine.
*sighs, walking back to Lorxis*
Alexis, I'm sorry about this. *takes the butt of the gun and slams it into the back of Lorcan's head*
Well, since you're here, and not doing anything, can I kiss you?
#ChaseForBook9
*Lorcan collapses onto the ground, unprepared*
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