Rosemary Rudland

Hop on the next! Rosemary Rudland

England. Winter, 2015. A few weeks before Christmas. At exactly 13:12 a high-speed passenger train is ready to leave London for Paris. Time of arrival in France 17:47. Boarding now, platform 6. Some people run. There's tension in the air. Further to the recent terrorist attacks, the French president has raised security alert to its highest level... 'This is an urgent announcement, ' hails a loudspeaker. 'If you notice any left items or luggage, or any disruptive behaviour, please report to the police.' International passengers jostle to find their seats, and settle down. A man takes a drag on his last cigarette and throws the butt onto the platform. 'Please keep away from the automatic doors.' He steps back, inside. Passengers are now seated, they think they are safe and sound. But when the whistle blows, and the forbidden doors slam shut, anything might happen...