Take On Me
Flash Fiction Take On Me This is a story I wrote for a competition recently and I’m thrilled to say …
Jackanory
Total shameless self promotion here! I write…It’s what I love to do (almost as much as reading), so this section of my blog is going to showcase short stories, poetry and serials, all penned by yours truly. So, put the kettle on, take a load off and take five minutes out of your day to lose yourself in a story.
Pack Horse
Flash Fiction Pack Horse This piece of flash fiction was written for a competition, where the only pre-requisite was that …
Beyond The Abyss
Flash Fiction : Beyond the Abyss I wrote this 500 word piece for a competition, where we were given the …
Alexa
Alexa A Whole New Meaning to a Murder Mystery Dinner…. In a sleepy hamlet on the outskirts of Aylesbury, no-one …
Patient
Patient 300 Word Flash Fiction Leah glances anxiously around the waiting room. Everyone looks so calm. She can’t imagine why, …
Final Call for Flight 175
Final Call for Flight 175 Ally? Ally? Is that you? Are you there? Damn answerphone! If you’re there, can you …
Awakening
Awakening You wake up in what looks like a white room with no discernible way in or out. What do …
The Silent Woman
My phone alarm heralded the start of yet another manic day. One packed to the rafters with the usual meetings …
Frosted Chocolate Cake
Chocolate is good for our hearts in more ways than one. It provides antioxidant protection, a wonderful feel good factor, …
As Time Goes By
An assortment of outfits lay strewn across the bed as Lorraine deliberated over which to wear. It was pointless asking …
Family Values
The lighted match wavered in David’s unsteady grip as he held it to the end of his last cigarette. Here …
Pink Lady
Nancy Blush had always hated her name as a child. It wasn’t that it was ugly or anything, but when …
Pigs might fly
I read a brilliant piece of advice once about the best way to get your novel started. Apparently what you …