Duncton Wood - William Horwood

Duncton Wood - William Horwood: Duncton Wood (1526 words)
by aefra - written on 13.05.03 (Very useful, 909 readings)
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The once proud soul of Duncton Wood was in decline. From the West Side to Marsh End and even within the comfortable living of Barrow Vale, the inhabitants lived out their lives bereft of spiritual direction. The ancient system lay far above them, its great tunnels and chambers empty, silent and forgotten. Even the Stone which crowned it no longer received the prayers of Midsummer Ritual - since to approach its mystery was forbidden on pain of instant and bloody death. For the malevolent tyrant Mandrake had taken control of the council aided by his evil henchman, the blackhearted Rune. Into these times is born Bracken, who learns as he grows towards ...