Christopher Jackson Ash: 13 books

Long ago, before the invention of supermarkets or even sliced bread, things were very different from the way they are today. The Wild Wood covered much of the land. People entered the Wild Wood at their own risk: the signs said so. At every pathway entering the wood there was a sign. "Enter at...

“Seven Wonders of the Ancient World To be seen ere this war is won. When the final Wonder’s flag’s unfurled, The final battle will be done.” Three years have passed since the events of Aftermath of Armageddon. FirstWorld is at relative peace. The Balance is as close to balance as it has been...

Tristan Throttlethwaite is from the planet Arcadia, in the constellation of Orion. However, he doesn't know that. Tristan Throttlethwaite is his Earth name. If you think that is difficult to spell, you should see his real name. In Arcadian, his name has thirty‑five letters, with five Qs, six Xs...

“If the radiance of a thousand suns Were to burst at once into the sky That would be like the splendour of the Mighty one … I am become Death, The shatterer of Worlds.” Bhagavad Gita Weylyn the Wolf has been defeated and Elannort saved. Simon Redhead has found his sword and begun to learn how...

Flash fiction is short short stories, generally up to 1000 words but often limited to 300 words. Drabbles are a specific form of flash fiction which are exactly 100 words. The challenge to the writer is to tell a great story in so few words. They are great writing exercises because they teach how...

“Seven Wonders of the Ancient World To be seen ere this war is won. When the final Wonder’s flag’s unfurled, The final battle will be done.” Three years have passed since the events of Aftermath of Armageddon. FirstWorld is at relative peace. The Balance is as close to balance as it...

Mr. MacGregor had a new hat. It was a very expensive hat and his wife said it made him look very elegant and important. Mrs. MacGregor had given it to him as a birthday present. She had been so fed up seeing him with the old battered cap he used to wear. Mr. MacGregor's old hat was now perched on...

Terence the Turtle has been adopted by Mother Duck. Five year old Michael makes the connection to his own family situation and the love he has found.

Warning! This novel may offend people who hold a religious faith, especially the three monotheistic religions. This is the climax of the FirstWorld Saga. Is Simon Redhead ready to confront Gadiel at the End of Time? It would appear that he still has work to do to arrive at the full understanding of...

Tristan Throttlethwaite is from the planet Arcadia, in the constellation of Orion. However, he doesn't know that. Tristan Throttlethwaite is his Earth name. If you think that is difficult to spell, you should see his real name. In Arcadian, his name has thirty‑five letters, with five Qs, six Xs...

 “When the two who are one Return to the sun When the flame-haired child Is first become While the guardians sleep Humankind will weep.” Ancient Prophecy FirstWorld is at the centre of the multiverse and it is under threat. If the Balance tips entirely to Chaos then time will end. A Hero...

 “If the radiance of a thousand suns Were to burst at once into the sky That would be like the splendour of the Mighty one … I am become Death, The shatterer of Worlds.” Bhagavad Gita Weylyn the Wolf has been defeated and Elannort saved. Simon Redhead has found his sword and begun to...

It is now seven years since Simon Redhead was saved from the nuclear destruction of his dimension and taken to FirstWorld. During that time he has struggled to embrace his designated role as Everlasting Hero. Nevertheless, he has defeated Weylyn the Wolf, negotiated a sort of truce with Gadiel, liberated...