Iain Kelly

THE PIANIST’S SET LIST

A typical midweek night in the hotel bar. The usual collection of travelling business men and insipid locals. I stuck to the set list, occasionally adding a meagre jazz interlude. Gwen was sitting at the bar. Her cheap perfume stank the place out, the attempt at an alluring red dress screamed desperation. By eleven it was deserted. Behind…

Iain Kelly

06/03/2017

creative writing, Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers, Short Story

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Interview With Ian Kelly

Originally posted on Mandibelle16: Goodmorning and welcome to my biweekly interview series. Today I have the honor of sharing with you the writing and blog of Ian Kelly. He’s a talented guy who has recently published a book of short stories. You can find Ian’s blog here: Ian Kelly Writing. Credit: Ian Kelly 1. Hi…

Iain Kelly

06/03/2017

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OBSESSION

I watch the fire fading in the chiminea, poking at the dying embers with a stick. Three in the morning and the party was winding down. Everyone else had gone inside half an hour ago. Beth had gone inside, with Daniel’s arm draped round her shoulders. I wish it could have been me in Daniel’s…

Iain Kelly

05/03/2017

creative writing, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Sunday Photo Fiction

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BLOODHOUND LAW

The steamboat Yellowstone sat at the dock. The new boat for the American Fur Company was due to depart up the Mississippi later that day. Grafton Edgefield looked out between wooden planks. He hadn’t eaten since he’d arrived in St. Louis three days ago. His clothes were in pieces, his bare feet shredded. He’d avoided the slave…

Iain Kelly

04/03/2017

creative writing, Flash Fiction, Short Story, What Pegman Saw

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RAIN DELAYS PLAY

Bob tapped in on the 9th green. Level par halfway round. The children packed off to their grandparents, a romantic weekend ahead with Helen and a quiet round of golf while she finished up at work. This was the life. As he teed off on the 10th the sunshine faded. Bob looked up. The clear…

Iain Kelly

01/03/2017

creative writing, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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THE PIANIST’S SET LIST

Interview With Ian Kelly

OBSESSION

BLOODHOUND LAW

RAIN DELAYS PLAY