The walkway had remanants of ice creeping round the edges, climbing out of the water and trying to reach me. Each step took a huge amount of effort to stay upright. It took even more effort to keep going forward. The water itself was calm. It was as pristine as a mirror, completely without blemish. … Continue reading The Monster in the Cabin
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Heist of a Lifetime – a flash fiction story
"How are we going to get out of here!" Rick's voice betrayed his rising level of hysteria. The vault door was firmly shut behind them and the armed police were in position. Everything had gone wrong but the gang's leader was still loading money into his bag like he didn't have a care in the … Continue reading Heist of a Lifetime – a flash fiction story
Burning Glass – a flash fiction
I stare at you each evening once the servants have gone below. In this deepest part of my chamber, you are my hidden secret. Candlelight picks out your finer details, the flickering orange bringing you to life. But you don’t need any help do you? Little by little, hour by hour you fight against your … Continue reading Burning Glass – a flash fiction
Once upon a lifetime – a seedling short story
Once a #century, the black knight walks the Earth looking for souls to claim. Each century, I try to stop him - each time I am defeated. What makes this time different? I look around the ruins of the city; there is literally nothing left to lose. June 7th 2019 Crumbling walls punctuated the landscape … Continue reading Once upon a lifetime – a seedling short story
Origins- a short superhero prompt story
Even in the darkest hour, you can see his light. Do you know how hard it is living with a superhero? The calls in the middle of the night, the codenames, the cover stories, trying to help him fix his stupid costume because he ripped another one and the fact he glows in the dark! … Continue reading Origins- a short superhero prompt story
The Judge and The Jury- a short story
Her eyes had never left me since I entered the club. It was more than a little disconcerting. The building was fairly tasteful; it was clear this place had been an undercroft in a previous life, all the original stonework and arches were there. Fake sconces hung in the recesses of the wall, the electric … Continue reading The Judge and The Jury- a short story
The Seer
He entered the Seer’s chamber. He supressed the shiver that ran down his spine every time he set foot in the room. The light was poor, only candle light casting dancing shadows on the litter of furniture that filled the dusty, dank room. He didn’t know why they refused to install the new lighting system … Continue reading The Seer
Views- a short story
Today, I gave my class 30 minutes free writing time. I asked them to write a story based a picture and write about whatever the girl can see through a telescope. The extra challenge was whether they could make me feel hopeful when reding it. I decided there was no reason I couldn't write too … Continue reading Views- a short story
The Prince a seedling short story
Flames twisted into a cage trapping me in front of the Prince. He sat on his throne of rock and velvet. The back rose above his head and hung over him like a claw. "You felt yourself better than the menial tasks given to you. You are guilty of treason,” his voice echoed throughout the … Continue reading The Prince a seedling short story
She Walks – a prompt short story
She sucked the colour from the land. She sucked the colour from the sky. As her bare feet carried her forward, the plant life around her withered and died. It was as if she was poisoning the very air that surrounded her. Black hair flowed around her face and down her back, tangled and knotted. … Continue reading She Walks – a prompt short story