An ailing Vampyre in search of fresh blood lands ashore and takes up residence in his three-thousand year old castle. His prior occupation means he can make a land-claim and govern the new colony any way he sees fit.

But by the time he cleanses his palette, will there be anyone left to govern?

They left as boys and came back old before their time, but did the society they were fighting for care? The war had barely touched NZ, the Americans were smooth and slick - and were taking advantage of the kiwi girls. Of the 5000 men on furlough only 800 went back and 700 were court martialeld.

This is the story of the men who decided they had had enough of the war. They were branded cowards, had their letters censored by the press and refused work. Worst of all, they had to bear the scars of war in silence.

Model turned actor Karl arrives in Croydon for the Lord of the Rings Convention with nothing but dreams of making it big and a 'she'll be right' attitude.

Trapped in his hotel room and facing seductions, extortion and blackmail by two over-zealous fans, this innocent abroad begins to realise that it making into The Royal Shakespeare Company might not be as easy as he thought.

Will he find his 'inner orc' and bring order to the chaos?