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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I believe you already half-know the answer to that, yet I shall state it anyways. No.
Alexis; What the hell?! Seriously? *sends air slamming Adra into a tree* Lay off this is a night that I want to remember BACK THE HELL OFF
*wraps the rope around his torso and drags him back towards Drew*
*raises a wall of rock* I said sorry
*pouts* Why not? Is it because you're some strange inter-dimensional creature or whatever you are, or is it because you don't want me to?
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No I could never go back with him. I just can't. Maybe I'll find someone else.
I do believe it is a mixture of both, and the fact that it would be MOST improper.
Alexis: *follows Adra furious* Can you at least have some fucking common sense and not inteurupt something like this?! Drew'll kill him and it's ENTIRELY YOUR FAULT
*drags him back, out of breath and shoulders screaming* Fucking gunshot... *glares at her arm* *lets Lorcan down softly, stumbling forward* oooow
Oh. Ok. Well, since this is the internet, so whatever I say I do, I actually do... *kisses Sir Rein* *smirks* There. Two down.
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*Lorcan stirs slightly before feeling the rope around his torso. He starts remembering the torture he went through and tries to sit up but his head is spinning...*
Sorry Hun- but in case you missed, Drew is no match for me. *takes a gasping breath* I won't let him kill Lorcan
*grabs knife and stabs Adra in the back of the head* Fucking bitch. ((Note; she has her mother's manners at times))
*rolls out of the way* You're so charming
Alexis: calm down Lorcan I'm not leaving you.
*shouts* YO DREW
Alexis: next time you and Trip are together I'll ruin your moment see how you like it, hmm? My. First. Kiss. You just had to ruin the moment didn't you? Thank you for your consideration. *turns and keeps her eyes on Lorcan*
No problem, sweetie.
*Drew walks over*
Drew: Ah that was quick... Hey Lexis.
So this is the new pup eh? He looks harmless... then again they all do.
You aren't killing him, Drew
Alexis: Drew I'm going to say this nicely, I know he's a werewolf I've been alone with him plenty and he never shifted near me and if he thought he would he would leave so that he could not hurt me. I'm telling you he's harmless. He wants to control himself so he can be with others and not hurt someone.
...
Did you honestly just do that? Blast.
Do you realize how long it shall take to get the taste of human out?
*stares at the name* Celine.....*sighs* we arent gonna find Cristofer....*hits head on tree*
*laughs at Rein and Celine*
*grins* I honestly did. Shall I do it again?
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*chuckles again* Ship
I would recommend, heartily, that you do NO such thing, Ms. Celine.
Drew: I need to be the one to judge that girls, not you two.
Now go on with you, I'll call you when I'm finished.
*Lorcan opens his eyes again and is able to sit up, slowly*
Lorcan: What the fucking...
*just walks away and feels Javier grab me* Let. Go.
Javier: Zaf...*turns her around* Zaf look at me. I just miss you.
Javier...no.
Javier: I have. *takes her hand* stay with me?
Always.
*clears her throat, standing* No, brother. I'm staying.
Alexis: No Drew. I don't trust you with my boyfriend. I stay or I cause you a hell load of problems only a Sensitive can cause.
*Drew sighs*
Drew: Girls this has to be just me and him or else the assessment will be deemed compromised and it will go higher.
Adra, when have I ever given you reason to not trust me?
I promise I will not kill him.
Why not?
Oh, sure we will, Zaf. As a matter of fact, the second place we might find Cris is here. Right here in Blogland. He'll come to us. *notices Javier* Oh hello there.
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Alexis: Drew please....I can't trust you not with Adra barging in on him and I ruining the moment...Please don't be long I can't stand leaving him with you werewolves.
Ms. Celine, you have provided a plethora of excellent reasons for you to not kiss me again.
Well if there's nothing to worry about, then my presence here shouldn't be a problem
*walks over to Celine* he'll come to us? I feel really weird thinking that now...I just rather he come now..
Javier: *watches her go realizing how he really has lost Zafira*
*Drew looks at her sternly*
Drew: I need you to let me do my damn job Adra or else I will have no choice but to take him to the higher people to get assessed and they string it out by weeks.
Ads please.
I've provided reasons? None of the ones I thought of were good enough. Glad to hear that's all. *kisses him again*
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*scowls*
Ms. Celine. I have told you multiple times that your conduct is out of line. Cease this, at once, before undesirable events happen.
Alexis: *litterally drags Adra away and keeps her pinned with air* Stay. Drew do not be long
*crosses her arms* Twenty minutes. And if he's dead, you are too.
*grins broadly* Undesirable events? I'm curious now. Do tell.
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*moves her hand and throws Alexis' balance off* *rolls to her feet, rubbing her arm* Don't use your magic on me.
*goes to Celine and Sir* Uh...
Hello Adra! Nice to meet you. *kisses her* This is the best greeting ever!
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*grabs Celine* Okay! Let Niccolò out now dear. I think its time he comes out....
Alexis: *yelps hiting ground* Not cool!
Uhm...
I wasn't expecting that
*nods* I think kissing is underrated. It seems to be really effective at catching people off guard.
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*Drew rubs his face as he smiles down at Lorcan*
Drew: Hey Lorc, your dad's been looking everywhere for you.
*Lorcan's eyes widen as he tries to get up and run but he's slammed over the back of the head again using a rock*
*Drew takes him into the woods, hidden from view*
Drew: That damn shunter Leo better not be late. I need this payment...
Isn't it? *nods* I guess it does work...
((Em no. Please can you not do this?! I'm fucking sick of EVERYTHING going wrong and I really do not need you screwing up this...))
((Zafira, Alexis could simply decide to check on him and realize that he is missing.))
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You know, Sir, you still haven't told me what those events are. And if you don't, I'll just get even more curious. And then I'll have to find out for myself. So tell me. What are they?
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Right. *pulls Celine away from Sir* Let's not bait him..
I honestly cannot say. Which is why I USUALLY act within a code of conduct, which you are intruding upon QUITE violently. However, from distant memories, I can recall quite a lot of flailing, begging, and quite thick streams of some difficult-to-identify red liquid.
*gives him a look* Sir..
((Aretha before you freak i'm fine. I just needed to go walk around in a circle I'm fine. Breath don't worry I'm not going anywhere until 9:30
*A portal opens up in front of Drew and the shunter Leo steps out*
Leo: You look well for a dead man*
Drew: Shut the fuck up, I thought I was gonna get caught.
Leo: Where's the real Drew?
Drew: Snuggled up at home with the wife. Hasn't a shit what's happening.
Now come on, let's get him strung up and brought back.
Ms. Adrasdos, I am BARELY keeping myself in line. I am honestly doing my best to keep a neutral tone, here. Please do not try my patience any more than Ms. Celine is.
*smiles and nods* Not bad. I'm almost scared. Well, *pats his head* you have fun getting the taste of human out.
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*shoves her away* Back off.
*sighs* Celine stop. *just goes off alone*
((That is good to hear, Zafira.))
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((I shall return in half an hour. Apologies.))
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((I'm just very edgy and nervous I cant explain why...sometimes I get this way usually if i have iced coffee but i didnt go to Dunkin Dounuts today))
((GOD DAMN IT ARETHA TESLA I GO TO BED AT 9:30 AND IT SURE ISNT BY CHOICE))
Zaf, that's called sugar withdraw... Probably not good that you're having one.
Sir... You might want to step back
(Adra and Zaf, I'm not stalling for the craic of it lol)
*They finish tying Lorcan's hands and feet together*
Drew: I've never seen a werewolf hunter so intent in getting a werewolf back. His dad is ruthless.
Leo: How much is he paying you?
Drew: Complete and utter disappearance...
((But I rarely have iced coffee or anything sugary. I rarely have anything cafinated! I have lemonade but its the powdered drink mix))
Alexis: *overhears thoughts and goes by where they have Lorcan* hell no! *clicks fingers and sets Leo on fire and uses air to pin Drew to a tree* Now I suggest backing the fuck off
No, no I don't think I do. But I believe you do for everyone else that if you go haywire, you wouldn't want to let them get hurt because of you.
Javier: Zaf?
What?
Javier: *hugs tightly* I'm sorry. I promised to never hurt you. Will you still trust me?
*looks at him and he can hear my thoughts*
Javier: you remade our link....
Yes *leans in and kisses*
Javier: *kisses back holding her close* *pulls away* forgive me?
Yes. Stay with me?
Javier: always.
*raises her eyebrows* So?
... Perhaps you have a point, Ms. Adrasdos...
I must go relieve myself of this turmoil, in a far-removed location.
If you feel it's right, then go ahead with it, Sir. *nods to him*
Drew: You can't save him Alexis. His dad won't stop until he gets him. I'm just the small start to potentially a big problem.
*Leo finally bats off the remaining flames before standing next to Drew*
*Lorcan groans*
Drew: His dad doesn't want to kill him, but he won't hesitant to kill anyone else in his way.
*Frowns as he opens a screaming gateway, to somewhere very humid. It vanishes behind him*
*sighs, moving to Drew*
Oi.
*Look at Adra*
Drew: Now the gangs all back together...
You aren't my brother..
Alexis: *goes to Lorcan and starts untying* Do anything to him I kill you I know how to shut your brain functioning
*unsheathes her sword, hovering around Alexis and Lorcan*
Drew: True but I do a pretty good impression don't I?
I wasn't gonna hurt him Alexis. I am just paid to get him back to his dad, pick up my payment and go.
Oops! Looks like you're going to have to get out of your hole some other way
Alexis: his dad will kill him! *finishes untying and smiles touching Lorcan and using the teleporting bracelet to teleport us to NYC in Alexis' room in Zafira's home in Manhattan*
*holds one sword up, a gun in the other*
Don't try and follow them. I'll come right after you.
*Drew watches Alexis and Lorcan vanish*
Drew: It was nothing personal Adra, just job. He was gonna give me the final thing I need to completely disappear.
What, disappear further than a parallel dimension?
Alexis: *quickly activates the protective sigils and the entire house is protected* He can't teleport or walk into the house just my mother can its designed to recgonize her blood. Oh welcome to New York City, Lorcan.
*Lorcan winces and slowly opens his eyes*
Lorcan: Lexi...?
Drew: He knows I'm here, he would then tell the pack and the whole suicide story goes out the window. He was gonna make it so I did completely disappear but I need to bring the boy home.
Too bad, you can't have him, Drew. He's under our protection, and you aren't about to just take him back to that hell.
Alexis: *kneels beside him* Lorcan...it's okay. I'm here. We're where I live when I'm in school. He can't find us here. *takes his hand gently kissing it*
Drew: Wanna know why I'm running from the pack? Wanna know why I faked my death?? Cause I'm not a werewolf anymore. Chase found a cure.
He doesn't want to kill the boy, he wants to cure him!
Lorcan: What... what happened??
*Lorcan tries to sit up but his head is pounding so he lies back down*
Oh does he now? *holds the sword closer to his throat* And kidnapping him was clearly the best way to do that? What if something went wrong? Things rarely go right, you know
*Keeps staring at Adra, barely flinching at the sword*
Drew: I make it my business that things never go wrong.
By going into other's business?
You think this is right? You think it's okay that you're using him for your own liberation?
Alexis; Drew and Leo from your home tried to give you to your father. I got us away Adra is dealing with them. You're fine now
Drew: I was asked to get the boy. That is all.
*Lorcan blinks again before taking a breath*
Lorcan: Jesus... you weren't hurt were you Lexi?
Yeah, well too bad- you might as well just go back now, then?
Alexis: No I didn't get hurt. Unscathed. *sits beside him* We're safe and alone now.
Javier: Zaf?
*walks with him to our room and we lay together actually sleeping near each other peacefully for the first time ever*
Drew: I can't Adra and you know it... I need that boy or else things are just gonna get worse.
Lorcan: Jesus Lexi, we can't do this again. What if someone else comes or worse, my dad comes. What if you or someone else gets hurt, you guys are putting a lot on the line to protect me...
Well I'm sorry, Drew. But you're not going to get that. We can find you a different way, if you wish- but we're leaving the boy out of this
Alexis: If anyone besides Zafira Kerias teleported or walked into this house they would be dead. And we are doing what is right! Damn it Lorcan we will never stop protecting you. *kisses gently on the lips and pulls away* Now shush.
Hello...? Sorry about earlier. I commented and then my iPod ran out of battery, and I only just got home to charge it.
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((Hey Fabi- sorry about your ipod.. :/ wb))
Drew: Why are you protecting this kid Adra? What's so special about him to you?
*Lorcan pulls Alexis close to him and softly kisses her lips. His head still spinning but he carries on*
Alexis: *kisses him back still being gentle** pulls away laying on his lap falling asleep* ((gtg night!)$
I don't think you deserve an explanation from me.
*glances at Leo* Take him back, please
((It's okay, nothing a charger and an outlet couldn't fix.))
((Do Lorcan and Alexis have a ship name?))
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*Leo bows and opens a portal*
Leo: As my lady wishes... Come on dude.
*Drew looks at Adra before walking into the portal before Leo follows him and the portal closes*
*Blogland Chase jumps down from the tree*
Chase: So why are you protecting him Ads??
((Lorxis))
*glares at where they went*
*gives Chase a sharp look* Geez, thanks for the backup, yo..
And I am, because I'm one of the few who will.
((Night Zaf!))
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Chase: It wasn't my business, I just heard the commotion.
But why... He's just some punk from another dimension. He means nothing to you.
Everyone deserves a chance, Chase.
Chase: He needs to go home to his dad.
He doesn't belong here and here is not where he's getting his chance.
I don't think you're one to judge what he does, Chase. It's his life and his decision. Don't take his freedom away.
((I see. I think I'll spectate for a little while, I have to ded from two pages ago...))
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Chase: His freedom? What freedom, he just moved from one dimension to another.
And what was that comment about me meant to mean?
((Alright, Fabi!))
You might be his father here, but you aren't the same man that he knows. Just because you have influence on him in our universe doesn't mean you get to have a damn say in what he does. Ever. It isn't your business, or your life, or your son.
Chase: I just don't like him. There's something I can't put my finger on and it's killing me Adra.
He just can't be trusted.
then we'll deal with that obstacle if it comes. But for now, I suggest you butt out
*Chase goes to reply but says nothing and walks back to the house as a baby's cry can slightly be heard in the silent Blogland*
*slowly lowers her sword, and tucks away her gun, slowly pacing back and forth*
(( [Starts singing opera very badly to break the silence]
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((Okay, bye.
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hello...??))
((Hii...
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(( FABIIIIIIIIIIIIII
((hi.
(( XD i love this name....))
((Snow, what kind of hat would you like to wear?
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(( one like on my pic --> ))
((The ded for two pages ago. Everyone has a floaty stick-figure-thing with some sort of recognizableness. I was thinking maybe a hat of some sort for you.))
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((Okay.
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(( XD ))
Yeah, yeah. Laugh your head off.
...
Not literally.
I'm dropping the parentheses... Using them, actually all the time, makes me feel... Unimportant.
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PEOPLEZ!
DUCKLEZ!!! and ditto fab
SNOWBALLZ!
*pokes*
hi
read this:
Evidence that PURA milk has ducks in.
Here at PURA, we believe in pure milk with pure taste. That is why we are proud to give you milk that has been diluted with ducks. It comes to you with none of its natural protein. So what you see isn't what you get - which would be, bad quality milk made right in your state.
Enjoy milk the way it should be with PURA fresh milk - look out for our clearly marked duck containing milk range in a store near you.
Ducks are not watery by-products of milk processing. Some dairy companies add it into milk to dilute the protein levels throughout the year. We do this at PURA. Our milk is diluted with ducks and therefore it's more processed and further from how it is on the farm.
Are ducks bad? Yes – ducks are not the watery by-product of milk processing, but something we have added. We are simply aiming to provide milk that is in line with consumer demand.
PURA milk provides the nutritional goodness and delicious taste of fresh milk, but with added duck. Our milk helps to meet the recommended 3 serves of dairy every day (plus one serve of Duck).
PURA covers everyone's milk needs – from whole milk to reduced fat and skim as well as some specialty offers.
HELLO DUCK
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I do love milk.
BUT MILK ISN'T MEANT RO LOVE ME.
That'ld be weird.
XD
i read that out to the class last year when we were doing stuff on milk and permeate. (that is what i edited PURA's permeate explanation to)
Duck is a duck, obviously...
[mutters to self]
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obviously....
*hums*
ah lol.....
i am being so odd on minecraft...
I don't have much to say, but I am still in the vicinity.
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kay
Same here, kinda.
GLADOS THE PSYCHOPATHIC POTATO!!!
I LOVE THAT GAME!!!!!!!!!!!
Mm.
Should I just go?
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nope
((((((((((((((((Goodbye))))))))))))))))
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Brothers are fighting again... Don't have enough energy to do anything about it... Life is sucking for way too many reasons...
*huggles deathy*
*disappears*
Anyone on?
hi :) I am sooo excited about the Doctor Who story! Especially since its David Tennant,my favorite doctor
Ohhh first hah :)
I have to do a ded right?
Even though I am alone... okay I dedicate this to boredom. It drives me insane, but its the only reason cool stuff gets invented.
AHHH DOUBLE DED WHAT I decline my ded if that;s possible...
sorry Saph I didn't know you were here, hehe I thought I was alone.
I'm going to go now.. bye
Sorry Selena! Fabi and I were the only ones on and she didn't want first so... sorry! You take it!
*Sighs* I'll go too... I'd only be depressing.
Sorry Fabi... I don't want to stop you from going to sleep and I don't want to upset anyone but I'm not brave enough to leave.
((((((((((((((([hugs Saph] Is everything okay? Like I'm going to fall asleep anyway...)))))))))))))))
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It's just the anniversary of losing someone. I thought I'd be fine, but I kind of feel like bawling my eyes out.
Sorry, I know it isn't fair to land this on you. Don't feel like you have to say anything. Just being on here is better than nothing.
I'm really sorry, Saphy. [hugs] Memories hurt, but at the same time, you were better for knowing them, even if they're gone now. And it's only natural for you to cry... Ah, don't worry about me, that's my Mom's job. I'll be fine, and if talking helps, then you can always talk. If it doesn't, though, you don't have to.
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Yeah, I was. And I know it's natural to cry, but I didn't cry at the time. I cried when I told my best friend, but I promised myself I wouldn't break down.
And I couldn't stop worrying about you if I tried, Fabigail. I care about you too much. I worry about everyone I love.
And I don't really now whether or not I want to talk. I just want someone to talk back to me, I suppose. I just need to get away from that horrible loneliness that comes with grief.
*know
Sleeping, Fabi? I hope so :J
Any other company would be welcome...
Gah... school is boring... mbd, french class.
gtg. Bb when I'm at home...
I know no one really cares but my dad broke my iPod accidently. That means all my work on my story that I wanted to get published is gone.
Hi Death!
And that's not good that your Ipod's broken
How did it happen?
I gtg dinner
Torchwood is just a cheaper Doctor Who that is more cheaply written and has guns.
I need a good cry... Maybe in the shower...
Rose *hugs* *isnt here totes*
Omg.....the....bucket....*laughs*
I just found out that I am physically incapable of crying. My iPod broke, my fish (who I've had since I was nine) died on me today, I had boiling hot water spilled on me and my hands... And I'm still not crying...
Rose....I'm not sure what to say....why is it all my friends have shit lives?? *hugs*
Because we are humans. It is human nature. *Hugs back*
My dad did lend me his new iPhone 5S to borrow while mine gets fixed. I've sent ask my notes to my email so thank the stars.
But I seriously can't cry. I tried to, I was crying but there were no tears...
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