The Unearthly Child
In the heart of London, hidden within the shadows of a forgotten junkyard, lies a secret as old as time itself. "The Unearthly Child" is a captivating tale of Voyan, a young TimeLord from the distant planet of Gallifrey, exiled for his rebellious act of compassion across the cosmos. Bearing the wisdom of centuries yet the guise of an eighteen-year-old, Voyan, now known as Jacob, navigates the complexities of human life while concealing his true identity.
Stranded on Earth with his TARDIS - a time-traveling machine disguised as an inconspicuous red phone booth - Jacob finds himself enrolled in a London school, attempting to blend in with his human peers. His journey is one of discovery, not just of human customs and emotions, but of his own evolving identity. As he walks the delicate line between his TimeLord heritage and his new human persona, Jacob confronts the challenges of teenage life, friendships, and the haunting loneliness of being an outcast from his own kind.
But Earth is not without its own mysteries and dangers. Jacob soon realizes that his TimeLord abilities are both a gift and a burden in this new world. As he grapples with the moral complexities of using his powers, he is drawn into a web of intrigue that tests the very essence of his character. Will he risk exposing his true self to save others, or will he choose the safety of his new-found anonymity?
"The Unearthly Child" is a story of exile, discovery, and the search for belonging. It weaves a rich narrative of time travel, alien perspectives, and the universal quest for understanding and acceptance. Join Jacob on his extraordinary journey as he explores what it means to be human, and what it means to be a TimeLord in exile.
In the 42nd century, a search for a kidnapped baby takes a man known as the Doctor to Regulus IV where he's kidnapped and brutally tortured. His salvation lies in the hands of a gentle telepathic child. Forced by her captor to tend to his wounds, she soon starts fighting in secret to keep him alive and save them both. But when a desperate attempt to escape goes wrong, he lands far from her help on 21st century Earth. Surrounded by strangers, his mind broken and body ravaged, how will he survive? Will his friends be able to find him in time? Will he find justice or seek revenge against those who brutalised him? Follow the Doctor through his own personal hell.
This Doctor Who story is not the usual fan fiction. It is an adult story with mature themes including the difficulty of recovering from a violent crime and is meant for non-fans of the series as well. Chapters 1-15 have been re-edited.