Is there an element of risk involved? Only if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients. Side effects? Shivers, headache, tiredness. Take some paracetamol. And that's it? That's it. You're sure there's not a Bill Gates microchip in there? I'm sure. Roll your sleeve up. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. … Continue reading ROLL YOUR SLEEVE UP
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BOOK REVIEW: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UNDECIDED by LAURIE BELL
The Blurb: Everyone - the good, the bad and the undecided - has a story. While Toni Delle is crisscrossing the sector, investigating a criminal empire intent on war, other members of the White Fire world are busy with their own endeavours. The businessman closing a treasonous deal that will bring conflict to the galaxy. … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UNDECIDED by LAURIE BELL
OPEN DOOR
It always followed the same pattern. Middle of the night. Panicked phone call. Incoherent story. She always ended up agreeing to go over. This is different. Door wide open. Probably just a neighbour didn't close it right. Out of habit she checks the mailbox. Empty. Up the stairs, lit by flickering halogen. Along the corridor. … Continue reading OPEN DOOR
KITSCH
Can a person be kitsch? He's sweet, but he wears trouser braces with a garish shirt and hat and brightly coloured cords. I give him a chance, but then he invites me back to his and I see the living room... 1970s mustard-orange decor and chintzy lamps, and I'm out. 'I'll be off,' I say. … Continue reading KITSCH
FALLOUT SHELTER
'Come with us, Sir. We need to get you to the fallout bunker right away.' They grab him by the elbows and steer him down a grey corridor, moving fast. 'The fallout bunker? Has there been a nuclear attack?' 'Not that fallout bunker, Sir. The political fallout bunker.' 'Why? What have I done now? Not … Continue reading FALLOUT SHELTER