Tag: diet

• THE TROUBLE WITH CHOICES

  

  Life’s all about choices. Take diet: instead of the full fat burger, choose the veggie burger. Instead of wine, water. Instead of chocolate, carrot and dip. Everything in moderation. Take exercise: instead of sitting in front of the television, choose getting out for a walk or a run. Take politics: instead of supporting the rich […]

  Iain Kelly

  14/01/2021

  #fowc, creative writing, Fiction, Short Story

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• SUPPLY AND DEMAND

  

  ‘Why the empty shelves?’ ‘I’m reorganising.’ ‘No more processed food?’ ‘Only fruit and vegetables.’ ‘Meat?’ ‘No.’ ‘Chocolate?’ ‘No.’ ‘Sweets?’ ‘No. There is no longer the demand for these things.’ ‘The health drive?’ ‘Tackling obesity.’ ‘I see, uh, you wouldn’t happen to know where I could get my hands a few treats, do you?’ ‘I can’t […]

  Iain Kelly

  04/03/2020

  creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• GOOD INTENTIONS

  

  She lined up the various jars at the sink. She screwed her face up in disgust at some of the labels. His attempt to help was well intentioned, but ill-conceived. She had been living with type-1 diabetes for 20 years. She had patiently explained carb counting and insulin injections to him, as she had had […]

  Iain Kelly

  06/11/2019

  creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• NOSTALGIA CAFE

  

  ‘What’s that?’ Jessie pointed outside at the stars and stripes fluttering on the flagpole. ‘That used to mean something.’ ‘I like the colours, it’s pretty.’ ‘It sure was. Ready for your food?’ ‘I can’t wait to try it. You used to eat these ‘hot dogs’ all the time, Gramps?’ ‘And burgers, chips, pizza.’ ‘This food […]

  Iain Kelly

  03/07/2019

  Commentary, creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• FLAMES OF DESIRE

  

  She wanted to be faithful. But she couldn’t ignore the feelings rising inside her. Her senses heightening. That familiar yearning. She felt the moistness on her lips, her tongue gently lingering around her mouth. The anticipation of that new rush of excitement, the new smell, the sweet new taste, the forbidden textures. He had forgiven […]

  Iain Kelly

  06/02/2019

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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