Category: Literature
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SONORAN OMENS
‘This is what they’ve said they wanted.’ Frank said. ‘This is what happens when you leave rich folk to run a country.’ Bill countered. ‘Rich folk that have never even set foot out here, never mind have to settle here.’ They scratched their heads and looked from the rocky desert in front of them to the plans…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Originally posted on Iain Kelly: She glanced at her watch again, then out the window at the black sky. From the street below they could hear the crowd counting down. The man tried to shout through the tape over his mouth, jerking his body on the chair he was tied to. 3…2…1… Midnight struck. The…
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COLLECTED SKETCHES
To mark the end of the year, and as a first attempt in the world of self-publishing, I’ve gathered together a collection of short stories and flash fiction from my blog and published it on Amazon Kindle and as a paperback. I hope you can find the time to have a look. I’m grateful for…
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IMPENDING
‘And now at twenty-nine minutes past eight, a summary of the headlines with Zeb Soanes. You’re listening to the Today programme on BBC Radio Four.’ Harry snapped the car radio off. He’d already heard the morning headlines twice. More protestations of doom for the National Health Service. Someone moaning about exiting the European Union and…
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SHADOWS FROM THE PAST
Frankie stood waiting in the dark gloom. He pulled his jacket collar up as the cold air bit into his face. Looking across the black river there was a concert on at the new hall which was lit up in luminous red, pink and orange. The sweeping lights cast colourful shadows that reflected on the water and…
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