The Fifth Horseman
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Theta, Mind-Master from an extra-galactic planet, was in situ, as secure within the confines of the beehive he had selected as were the countless millions of other minds on the planet, each ensconced within a skull of bone.The occupation of an earthly headquarters, a seemingly insignificant event at this moment, was the first move in a programme of extreme complexity. All that was to follow would be in stark contrast. The range of activities planned by this invader and his distant peers would ultimately place all civilisation in peril of extinction.The Fifth Horseman is produced by Fourth Wheel Productions.
The Fifth Horseman
Episode Eight - Professor Stinger Emerges
It seemed Rico was regarded by the voice as a “dutiful servant”. Within months of Theta’s promise, the prediction of his acquisition of “a much larger beehive” was fulfilled, but at a tragic cost.
The millennium was nearing its end when through the Hotel's door sidled a hunched figure, almost surreptitiously it seemed. He was dressed in a crumpled dark suit, down-at-heel shoes, dark glasses under the pulled-down rim of a battered trilby hat. He carried a small suitcase. Commonplace enough, yet there was something about the man, a certain aura that caused the landlord to pay closer attention.
Meeting the man's dark compelling gaze Rico found he was truly looking into the eyes of an old friend. The deep-set pools spoke of profound torment of an intensity endured by few. These were the eyes of a person who had travelled far, travelled alone, in all probability seen sights stupendous, experienced all manner of disasters. Rico realised the man was speaking to him.
“I'm so pleased that you seem to recognise me. Pity I can't remember more myself...”