So since I started putting a lot of effort in to getting work out there in September, I've submitted to quite a few competitions (won none), offered work to zines and anthologies (one got accepted WOOOOOOO) and put the odd story up here. (Read the odd however you think đ However, with most, the time … Continue reading Feedback Wars – to cry or not to cry..?
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Losing friends – a short story
The radiator always reminded her of him. The distinct little scratches in the pipe work and the gouges in the skirting board behind. She gave a weary sigh and sat at the table, cupping her hands around her hot coffee mug. It had been four months now and she was starting to feel lonely again. … Continue reading Losing friends – a short story
Tales of a writer’s workshop
So, you may remember that I mentioned that I was going to organise a writing group in my area because one did not exist. We've been meeting monthly and discussing different people's writing each time. It's been fascinating, at times terrifying, but I have found a great bunch of people with similar senses of humour … Continue reading Tales of a writer’s workshop
Miss Nicoletta and the Mysterious Mecha-Dinosaur
It doesn't take much for the general populace to get excited these days. Even so, the noise and rushing of children closely followed by harrassed nannies piqued my interest. As I followed the hubbub, I realised that something was most definitely afoot. A crowd had gathered that would've put the Great Exhibiton to shame. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Miss Nicoletta and the Mysterious Mecha-Dinosaur
Nowhere to run- A short story
The universe just wasnât big enough for both of them. No matter how far she travelled, to the edge of the Rim and back, there he was. Every. Damned. Time. He was ruining her business. No-one wanted to trust her with their jobs when he kept getting in her way and causing things to get...damaged. … Continue reading Nowhere to run- A short story
It’s now or before (a short story)
âItâs been ages,â he shook his head as we entered the record shop. Something was off. âWhat are you on about? We saw each other last month.â I headed straight for the vinyl section as we always did and started flipping through the cardboard sleeves. My brother sidled up next to me and started looking … Continue reading It’s now or before (a short story)
Shells of light- A mega prompt story
This week I decided to take the prompts from several twitter sources and combine them to create a short story instead of the usual tweet sized micro-fiction. Thank you to all prompt givers and I hope you like this! (#SciFanSat, #SciFiSat, #Satsplat, #SoYouWriteSat, #vss365, #BardBits) It had been days since the creature had cocooned itself … Continue reading Shells of light- A mega prompt story
Tempus Rock Extract 2
The chronometer started to crackle and whirr, the antenna was starting to rotate clockwise then counter-clockwise as it tried to lock on to the year Tobias had programmed in using the dials at the side. He waited, keeping hold of While who seemed to have frozen in place, his eyes wide as if he was … Continue reading Tempus Rock Extract 2
Time Echoes
The cramp in my legs was started to reach crisis level but still I darenât move. It had to be soon. I was far too worried that I would spook it to move. I knew it was a ridiculous fear but I didnât want to have to wait another 546 days or however long it … Continue reading Time Echoes
Todd- The Supervillain’s Assistant
Over the last few months, I have become a feverent follower of some writing prompts on twitter. There are daily and weekly prompts for all genres and styles of writing; from ten word storys to sci-fi from puns to haikus. I happened upon the SuperheroSaturday weekly prompt and started on a week where the prompt … Continue reading Todd- The Supervillain’s Assistant