Travelling Towards the Present Series

Step into the chilling darkness of Victorian England with Mary, a woman born into the bleak confines of the workhouse. As she navigates the harsh and hostile environment, Mary discovers within herself inexplicable abilities to see beyond the veil of the mundane. In the dead of night, amidst coffin-like beds and sinister shadows, she encounters vengeful spirits and haunting demons.   But fate is not done with Mary yet. Forced to return to the workhouse with her two children, she faces the ire of the Master, who sees her as a threat to order. Cast out onto the unforgiving streets, Mary's only hope lies in an unexpected encounter with Charles, owner of the prestigious Royal Theatre. Embracing a new life on the stage, Mary delves into the decadent underbelly of Victorian society, where debauchery reigns supreme.   Yet, amidst the glamour and intrigue of theatreland, Mary's heart yearns for her lost boys. As she treads the boards and wades through the murky depths of her new world, she finds herself drawn into a sinister web of vengeful spirits and dark secrets. Will Mary's performances lead her to the reunion she seeks, or will the chill of the supernatural consume her and her dreams? Prepare for a tale where the stage is set for vengeance and the macabre, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs with each passing act.

In the heart of the rugged Australian outback, Mary finds solace in owning a bar, a refuge from the haunting memories of her past. But tranquillity is a luxury she can scarcely afford. As she strives to carve out a new existence in this unforgiving land, she discovers that the town's inhabitants are bound together by more than just their shared isolation—they're haunted by fear, battling to endure both the harsh environment and the demons within.   Mary's dreams of her distant homeland seem lost until a glimmer of hope emerges—a gold strike that promises fortune and freedom. Yet, as the town empties in pursuit of riches, Mary's sanctuary teeters on the brink of collapse. Her son, William, joins the feverish frenzy of the gold rush, leaving her alone to confront the threat of her business failing and the haunting spectres of her past.   Meanwhile, across the ocean in London, Johnny grapples with a revelation that shatters the fragile peace of his existence. The weight of a devastating family secret and the lingering grief of loss propels him into a quest for truth and redemption. In the gritty streets of the East End, he endeavours to build a sanctuary for the downtrodden, unwittingly drawing the attention of the city's elite.   As Mary and Johnny navigate the treacherous waters of their respective worlds, they are entangled in a web of deception, betrayal, and intrigue. In a landscape where ghosts of the past collide with future aspirations, who will emerge unscathed, and who will succumb to the darkness that lurks beneath the surface?

Step into the mesmerizing world of the late Victorian East End. Johnny Webb and his kin defy the ordinary, blending their craft as jewellers with the tumultuous dance of politics and society. But in this era of upheaval, their extraordinary talents become both a blessing and a curse, casting them into a maelstrom of cosmic conflict.   As war rages across both heavens and earth, the lines between past and future blur, plunging our protagonists into a gripping saga of destiny and sacrifice. Who is the enigmatic Maya, beckoning from the depths of dreams? What secrets does Ivan the Russian bear from distant lands? And as fate's dice roll, whose story will end in tragedy, and who's in triumph?   In this riveting tale where the threads of time intertwine, brace yourself for a journey that will leave you breathless, teetering on the precipice of the unknown.

In the bustling tumult of Victorian London's East End, amidst the fervour of activism and the chaos of anarchy, Johnny's cooperative stands as a beacon of resilience. But lurking within the shadows of their thriving community lies a darkness that threatens to engulf them all. Johnny's greatest fear is not for himself but for his fifteen-year-old son, Noah, who shows troubling signs of inheriting a family curse. As Noah's perception pierces the veil between worlds, Johnny desperately shields him from the malevolent forces that lurk beyond. Meanwhile, William grapples with the enigmatic secrets of his English lineage while Mary embarks on a perilous hunt through the fog-choked streets of London. But her prey is not mere mortal; it's a serial killer whose sinister deeds threaten to unleash unspeakable horrors. As the boundaries between good and evil blur, the intertwined fates of these characters propel them into a cosmic battle they scarcely comprehend. In the heart of Victorian London, amidst the clamour of progress and the whispers of the occult, the family and their community find themselves on the precipice of a struggle that spans worlds unseen.

Step into the captivating world "Bound by Shadows," where the delicate balance between light and darkness teeters on the brink of chaos. As the Edwardian Era dawns with promises of hope and renewal, the Webb family grapples with their troubled pasts and an uncertain future.   Ever attuned to the whispers of the unseen, Noah senses a looming threat that could shatter their hard-won peace. Meanwhile, in post-war Britain, Maya struggles to reconcile her harrowing past with the grim reality of her new life, navigating a landscape tainted by greed and treachery.   In this gripping tale of resilience and redemption, familial bonds prove to be the only steadfast anchor amidst the swirling shadows. Can they confront their demons and carve out a path to salvation, or will they be consumed by the darkness that threatens to engulf them? Prepare for a journey of love, loss, and the unyielding human spirit, where every page turn unveils new depths of intrigue and emotion.

In the wake of her mother's passing, Mary is left grappling with grief and a burning desire for answers about her ancestry. From dusty archives to modern-day DNA testing, Mary's relentless pursuit of her heritage unveils shocking revelations that redefine her understanding of herself. Yet, amidst the exhilarating chase for answers, she discovers that some mysteries may be best left unsolved. Meanwhile, Maya, Fay, Alex, and Noah find themselves abruptly torn from the past and thrust into the excitement and bright lights of 1950s London. However, their happiness is short-lived. The accusation of Maya's involvement in Roda's baby's murder shatters Alex's family relationships, causing him to be cast out of his home and the family business. Seeking solace, he takes up a post at a clandestine military base and steps into a world where reality blurs and the extraordinary becomes commonplace. Amid the base's covert experiments and classified operations, Alex becomes entangled in a web of inexplicable occurrences that defy human understanding. Confronted with phenomena that challenge the boundaries of conventional knowledge, he realises that his newfound employment is no ordinary job—it's a gateway to mysteries beyond comprehension. Alex and Noah also suspect that the dybbuks are once again harvesting human souls in the name of the devil. The two men are forced into a battle that transcends the boundaries of time and perception, where they confront their deepest fears, fighting not only for their survival but for the very heart of existence. Can the shattered fragments of reality be pieced back together before the enigmatic forces come for them and everything they hold dear? In this gripping conclusion to the series "Travelling Towards the Present," the stakes soar to unimaginable heights as the forces of darkness converge, testing humanity's resilience, the bonds between a group of friends, the quests for identity, the complexities of familial ties, and the inexplicable forces that bind us across generations. Prepare for a breathtaking finale where the world's fate hangs in the balance, and the battle between light and dark reaches its climactic crescendo.