The second story in the epic fantasy 'Whispers on The Wind' collection. A jaded sergeant takes a new recruit under his wing during the assault on a walled city. Following a twist of fate it befalls to the rookie to save his sergeant and friend, before demons consume him.

"Whispers in the Wind" is a collection of epic fantasy short stories and novellas set in the magical world of Nurolia. In the first short story we follow the tale of Col, an errant young lad who becomes a companion to a roguish 'quack', selling remedies of dubious value. When the pair discover a magical elixir their friendship and integrity are put to the ultimate test.

Ann is a waitress in New York who thinks she's had her last adventure. She has a dead-end job, has cut all ties with her family, and knows no one in this anonymous city, so she seeks refuge in her dreams. But is that enough to fix her broken life?

Sam: likes loud music, wears black eye-liner... and sees monsters. Nick: wears Che Guevera knit-wear, big specs, loves sci-fi... and designs computer viruses. Annie: dresses like a Sunday evening period drama, lives with her granddad... and fights like a ninja. When Sam helps out the mysterious Annie, he and his cousin, Nick, are drawn into a world of excitement and danger. Terrifying androids roam the streets of York seeking the awesome power of the Infinity Bridge, a device that could signal the end of our world as we know it. All who stand in their way are being eliminated. The three teenagers are propelled into an action-packed race against time, involving alternate realities, airships, clockwork killers.... and Merlin. Sometimes the monsters are real.... The Infinity Bridge is a new sci-fi adventure series set in modern day York. It mixes elements of sci-fi, steampunk and fantasy into a non-stop story that will appeal to all readers 12 and upwards, especially fans of Dr Who, Timeriders, comics and YA.