When contacted by another TimeLord to embark on a mission across the distant galaxies, the Doctor cannot resist such an urgent call from a survivor. Clara suspects that the Doctor is making his encounter up; after being haunted by the remains of Gallifrey for so many years. After visiting the curious Paternoster Gang (Vastra, Jenny and Strax), who accept that the message is true, the duo set out...but the pair of venturers are yet to discover what this strange message means...after all, nothing can be re-lived, can it? An adventure starring the characters Clara Oswald and the Doctor; as portrayed by Jenna Coleman and Peter Capaldi in the BBC television show: Doctor Who. This story is set in between series 8 and 9 of Doctor Who. - All main characters, facts and places are owned by the BBC. There is no copyright intended. -

This was a winning competition entry. It won't be continued as a story, but has been re-written in the style I would use for any of my other stories. I've uploaded it simply to share it with you, the reader. Enjoy. This was the brief: Write the opening of a Doctor Who story, 500 words maximum, which must include a book or a library in the theme. A special thanks to Jason Walker for designing the cover! Find him at: 'http://jasetheavenger.deviantart.com' Contact him at: 'avengingjase@gmail.com'