Tag: future

• THE HARVESTERS

  We have to keep them safe. We have to keep them secure. One day they’ll be able to do it all themselves, they’ll know what’s safe and what’s dangerous; what’s right and what’s wrong. Don’t touch that, don’t go there, don’t go out, don’t make a sound. There are so many bad things out there…

  Iain Kelly

  22/02/2019

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Ragtag Daily Prompt, Short Story

  alien, creative writing, daily prompt, earth, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Friday Fiction, future, harvesters, human, literature, monster, ragtag, sci-fi, security, Short Story, story, survival, Writing, writing prompt

• WHAT LIES BENEATH

  

  **This is an excerpt from my new novel, ‘A Justified State’.** He raised his hand to shield his eyes from the water spray as the launch drew closer to the base of the towering wall. He could make out the gate that was lodged halfway open. The water lapped around the base as the pressure…

  Iain Kelly

  13/12/2018

  creative writing, Fiction, Literature, Thursday Photo Prompt

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• THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GETAWAY

  

  The Departure Lounge was rammed with people. The sensible ones carried everything essential in backpacks, others insisted on dragging large suitcases behind them, adding to the gridlock. Sea-Tac Airport expected the last weekend before Christmas to be busy – it always was – but even the additional check-in staff and baggage handlers were unable to…

  Iain Kelly

  09/12/2018

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Sunday Photo Fiction

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• A JUSTIFIED STATE – BOOK LAUNCH

  My first novel – ‘A Justified State’ – is now available to buy! ‘A Justified State’ is a thriller set in an imagined city of the future. The State is ruled by the socially reformist Central Party Alliance. Poverty and homelessness have been eradicated, but overpopulation, an energy crisis and an ongoing overseas war are threatening…

  Iain Kelly

  03/11/2018

  creative writing, Fiction, novel, Publishing

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• MAY-DAY

  

  JOHN ROBINSON REPORTING BBC NEWS ‘You can see behind me the Union Bridge in it’s raised position. This ability to raise and lower the bridge was only installed a little over a year ago when the Scottish Government decided they needed a get out, a little insurance, should England again vote for Theresa May to…

  Iain Kelly

  15/10/2018

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers, Short Story

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