Aleksandr Jarid

Kartik and Bolanle settle into their day of work. But they soon discover that someone has been tampering with their research. That someone is Siena…

Siena, along with her colleagues, Kartik and Bolanle, prepare to present their groundbreaking research to the Institutes grant panel. Little do they know, this same research is about to open a dark door from Siena’s past.

Fabian watches from a distance. He watches the two walking. Happy. Talking to each other. How it makes him burn with anger…

Cameron tries to get on with his life after having Emilie ripped away from him. Yet, the pain of her loss festers deep within.

London. Before. Cameron and Emilie seem to be a happy, normal couple. But all is not what it seems…

Cameron watches the figure walk away as he rests his head on a stone floor. Blood pooling around him.

The interview gets underway with a tale of how helping a student in London could potentially cause a ripple effect in years to come.

The start of the tale that took 92 years to build but what ultimately only took 23 minutes to realise the importance.

Hugo reflects on how he got to the compromising situation that now faces him. With his new friend, Femi, who he finally trusts.

Hugo is determined to prove everyone wrong.

Short story highlighting how the innocence of a young girl can educate us on the importance of life. Oh and how magpies and carrots play a part!

Elizabeth’s letter leaving London with a message.

A letter arrives for Elizabeth a little too late for her to read.

William sits by Elizabeth’s bed as she falls deeper into illness. She opens up to him about her emotions.

Elizabeth’s health takes a turn for the worst and is forced to allow others to care for her.

The law moves in to displace the woman and children where Elizabeth stays. Her own health now shows signs of concern.

Elizabeth and William share words and thoughts that perhaps have a deeper emotional attachment to them both.

Young Elizabeth’s frustration at 1900s London starts to show and sets the need for her to make better for her life.

A collection of quotes by Aleksandr to encapsulate meaning and introspection.

He finds the source of the rustling sound and sees the light but is this the end of the beginning.

Memories of his daughter shines light on his current dark world.

The effects of dehydration play on his mind and body. He becomes lost within himself in the darkness.

Memories of his daughter resurface as his mind goes deeper into the darkness that surrounds him now.

The realisation of being in a dark place alone and only being able to use the senses to figure a way out. Where is this barren of a place?

The last dance Amelia and Vincent will ever share together.

Amelia’s letter that Vincent never reads.

Vincent starts to feel at ease with his future with Amelia. Yet, there is a fatal twist ahead of him.

Amelia leaves a letter for her best friend Louise. The contents of the letter define some of her last moments and actions.

Amelia puts into action her plans. Her friend Louise will be forced into her web.

The tension rises as Amelia and Vincent try to maintain calm to salvage something between them.

Amelia struggles to compose herself for the darkness she will unleash.

Vincent tries to show he is wanting to make things better for them both.

Amelia and Vincent sit at the bar. Both anxious within themselves trying to put brave faces on.