Camps

by Michael Robertson

When Raven wakes Ferdinand in the middle of the night, she offers him an adventure that Ferdinand can't resist. Providing him with a gas mask so the sleep gas doesn't affect him, Raven leads him out into the city.

Seeing his home at a time when he, and everyone else, is normally sedated, Ferdinand discovers its major secret. A secret that will change his life forever.

19 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 10, 2014

About the author

Michael Robertson is an author and blogger. He has had several short stories published, including one with HarperCollins. He is the author of Crash - http://michaelrobertson.co.uk/crash--...

You can connect with Michael on Twitter at @MicRobertson, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MichaelRober... and you can also contact him through his website at www.michaelrobertson.co.uk

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so hope this becomes a book. It is a short story but what is on the 19 pages is FANTASTIC!! It grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go till the end. I think this is the fastest story I have ever read. I really can't say a lot about it as it would have spoilers but if you are like me, you will not see the end coming. The ability the author has to draw you in to the story and care about the characters is amazing. My advice is BUY this story and savor it. I shall be reading this again tonight slowly to savor it like fine wine. Happy reading!!!!

[Maria Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too short!

Fantastic aura to this short story. This needs to become another trilogy! Another success from Michael Robertson. Well worth reading. Gives you much to think about!

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Camps. It's so wonderfully crafted and well written.

It was short and sweet and hopeful, and it reminded me of Mercedes Yardley's writing, who is one of my other favorite authors. I'd love to see more of Raven in other stories. Though it was short, there was such depth to her, and the world that was built was so detailed and intricate that I would love to read more if more was ever written. It stands alone beautifully though, and it doesn't need any additions.

While Camps is open ended, it ends on a high note and is a terrific ending. I don't want to spoil it, so I won't add more on the ending.

[Crystal Rafuse · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I'm being honest, this one is TOO SHORT! I have come to expect a certain level of darkness from Mr. Robertson, and this, while it has a great deal of potential, left me practically salivating at the thought of whatever might be to come! Keep them coming, Mr. Robertson!

[M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The truth of the world is revealed just slowly enough as to leave us wishing for more when the end comes. It stands completely on its own, but I wish there would be more to come, for it has all the right ingredients for a fabulous full-length novel.

[Jennifer Disario · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short story with the possibility of becoming an amazing full length read! Love the premise of this!