Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances

by Neil Gaiman

Right. Big divergence in time stream. And it’s not actually possible to take over a Level 5 planet in a way that would satisfy the Shadow Proclamation unless . . .” “Unless what?” The Doctor stopped moving. He bit his lower lip. Then: “Oh. They wouldn’t.” “Wouldn’t what?” “They couldn’t. I mean, that would be completely . . .” Amy tossed her hair, and did her best to keep her temper. Shouting at the Doctor never worked, unless it did. “Completely what?” “Completely impossible. You can’t take over a Level 5 planet. Unless you do it legitimately.” On the TARDIS control panel something whirled and something else went ding. “We’re here. It’s the nexus. Come on! Let’s explore 1984.” “You’re enjoying this,” said Amy. “My whole world has been taken over by a mysterious voice. All the people are extinct. Rory’s gone. And you’re enjoying this.” “No, I’m not,” said the Doctor, trying hard not to show how much he was enjoying it.