An Introduction (Short Version) by Ægidius January 2014 Ægidius is the nom de plume of a well known (but very poor) Architect. His writings are based upon his experience of living with people for over 60 years. (60 years wasted!!) These short stories are full of murder, fraud, deceit, slander, hatred, outright rudeness, ethnic conflict, stupidity and all the usual conceits of respectable people. People much like your family in fact. These stories are based on careful observation of the truth inherent in modern Australian life. Which is why I insist on their placement in the fiction section.