I'm surprised at how good this one is. The monster is unlike anything I've seen in the show before. It's almost like a Doctor Who monster, but not directly lifted from there. You managed to set up the suspense enough to make it truly creepy, and the ending is unexpectedly horrifying.

It leaves you hanging, but judging by real episodes of the show, it's par for the course. They always did seem more interested in containing spooks than human compassion.

Just wonderful! A great spooky story for Halloween. What's up for the solstice?

Oooh what a yummy pre-Halloween treat! *shivers with delight*

Ooo lovely story. The Skittlebones are such a fantastic image. And I adore the last line!

Bravo.

I'm pretty sure that's going to be the best story of Hallowe'en.

Great plot twists – especially the last couple of lines.

Skittlebones is so exactly right a name. In fact, everything about them is just right.

I love your Sapphire and Steel, both their POV and their conversation. Any hope you'll give us a story for each holiday?