The light glowed out of the fog as it turned. He knocked the door. An old man answered. 'I was expecting Donnie.' 'He quit.' He led him inside. 'You need a tour?' 'I'll figure it out.' 'Fair enough. See you in a month.' The solitude enveloped him. Bliss. Lockdown had shown him the path to … Continue reading THE NEW LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
'Always was a wayward child, that one.' 'This is a little something more than wayward.' 'I remember him growing up around here. Always in trouble, stealing sweets, ringing doorbells.' 'I'm not sure that childhood pranks would lead to this.' 'You gotta stop 'em when their young. Learn 'em early to respect people.' 'I wonder how … Continue reading LOCAL HERO
Unbowed, unbroken, persevering. From haunted past to uncertain future. They cling to what little life offers. Restless spirits, wandering. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. This week’s prompt was: Restless. Click on the link to read more stories by other writers. If you’re interested in finding out more about my ‘State Trilogy’ novels, I’m … Continue reading NATIVES
The same eyes, mouth, figure. The same gestures. A small scar missing - I could fix that. She was worth the money to keep me out of jail. They can't convict me of murder if they think she's still alive. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. This week’s prompt was: . Click on the … Continue reading THE UNCANNY CLONE
Forage duty. They try to tell you it's a privilege, an honour. You're special, a chosen one. The truth is it's dangerous. You're expendable and you're exposed. Return empty-handed and you will be punished. That's why I'm still out here as the light fails, still hunting. They only come for us at night. It's suicide … Continue reading INVASION
