Tag: comedy
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VORTEX
‘They symbolise the whirling mass of humanity that will flow beneath, replicating the whirling music from the orchestra,’ the artist opined to his guests. ‘Wonderful.’ ‘Enchanting.’ ‘They will each be placed in the optimum position to ensure the acoustics of the hall, will not be compromised.’ Nodding heads of agreement and contemplation. ‘If you will…
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THE END OF THE WORLD IS NIGH
He chose the discount store for the increased footfall. In these times of austerity people were desperate to make savings. Each day he sat outside. The life preserver drew some odd looks, but he wanted to attract attention. ‘A flood is coming to wash away all our sins.’ Okay, he was exaggerating a bit with…
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A WALK IN THE COUNTRY
‘I told you not to step off the path.’ Agnes stormed away and left Archie standing in his socks on the wooden walkway. Archie cursed and knelt down. He felt the warm, moist mud squelch around his hand, then his lower arm and passed his elbow. He moved his hand from side-to-side. Somewhere in there…
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THE A TO Z CHALLENGE 2018 – THEME REVEAL
THE BLOGGING FROM A TO Z CHALLENGE 2018 – THEME REVEAL This April I will once again be taking part in the BLOGGING FROM A TO Z CHALLENGE. Throughout the month the challenge is to blog a post each day based on a theme of your choosing, and each day linking it to the corresponding…
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THE GATES OF HELL (via CHARLTON)
‘You’re sure this is the right place?’ Norman looked at the grey concrete structure. ‘It’s just so very, well, ordinary.’ ‘What were you expecting?’ the sprite asked. ‘Perhaps a swirling vortex of doom, or an army of raging demons. At the very least a ferryman with a boat.’ ‘You read too much fiction,’ the sprite…
Iain Kelly 