Camelot

Sam may only look 22, but he's spent the last 67 years searching for his brother, who was shot down over France during World War II. All he has to go on is a dream of his brother in a ruined castle, and the knowledge that his brother would never have abandoned him if their positions were reversed.

But now Sam is running out of places to look, and when he meets a strange woman, he starts to dream of things that never happened. His search is coming to its end, and somewhere, hidden, Camelot is waiting.

This is a fantasy short story. It was first published in Interzone, September 2010.

This short story is not suitable for children.

Reviews:

"Patrick Samphire offers an updated Arthurian fantasy, an elegantly crafted modern-day take on the Matter of Britain."

- Gardner Dozois, Locus, Issue 598

"My favourite story this issue."

- Cate Gardiner, Skull Salad Reviews