I live in Scotland and am married to my amazing wife and we have two brilliant kids. All three are a constant source of surprise.Although I have been writing for a long time, longer than I care to remember, it is only more recently that I have considered publishing my stories. Discovering the world of independent publishing has been a revelation.I have long been a reader and follower of the Future Chronicles and it is incredible to be alongside all of the amazing writers Samuel Peralta has brought to this fantastic party.The story below has grown. I'm finishing up my second story in the same universe soon and I'll be starting work on a third story shortly.My first novel is on hold while I wallow in the enthusiasm of the Future Chronicles and the Essence stories for a while. :)http://garethfoy.weebly.com/The Essence of Jamie's Father by Gareth FoyIn an unimaginably long time the universe will be no more than a sea of photons. The stars and all life will be long gone. Or will it? Scientists said the Earth would be destroyed in a billion years as the sun expands to engulf it. They were wrong about that too. Earth doesn't have that long.Essence is the key for humanity to escape the sun and to start solving the biggest of mysteries. Jamie's father holds the key to Essence.Jamie wants to soar the heavens and Essence will give him this opportunity. He also wants to understand his father. His childhood recollections of his father, bear no resemblance to the man helping humanity to convert to Essence.Neither are quite what Jamie imagined