The Jester and Other Stories

Twelve enchanting stories…This is a varied collection of short stories and miniatures. Including elements of Science Fiction, Fantasy and even short autobiographical tales of travels in China. I hope you will find it to be an enjoyable read.Twelve enchanting stories…This is a varied collection of short stories and miniatures. Here are two short extracts (from different stories) to give you an idea:I see just your face, floating before me like something too beautiful for words to convey. Your hair glows like a field of sun soaked corn, framing a face whose very pallor excites me. Stay quite still, do not alter your angelic pose. Let me circle you and witness all angles of you. Your profile; The cascade of your candyfloss hair obscuring the delicacy of your neck and shoulders. And back once more to your captivating smile. ********…By degrees, he became aware of the plight of a frail looking old lady, whom he perceived to be engaged in a life and death struggle with her umbrella. The wind was gusting viciously, driving great waves of sleet from one end of the square to the other. His attention was riveted to the old lady’s plight, for she was being buffeted and spun in all directions and appeared completely helpless in the face of the relentless onslaught… *********A veritable box of chocolates, there is something inside these pages, to suit all tastes.