Fiction Writing
Todd cursed himself. He inched out further. The frame and glass creaked. He froze. He peered down, trying to make out the room below. It definitely wasn't Lacey's bedroom. She had told him the skylight on the left. Only now did he realise he didn't know if that was left as he faced the house, … Continue reading 50/50
'The Great White was a man-eater, terrorising a small beach town. Three days at sea before I found her. Dragged my boat for fifty miles.' 'Now the Orca. He was a tough old bastard. Almost took my boat. Did take half my leg,' the old man tapped his wooden stump. 'After him I decided to … Continue reading FRESHLY CAUGHT SEAFOOD
'Is he still out there?' Frank asked. Agnes turned away from the window, 'He won't give in. I did tell him the weather forecast.' It was admittedly crowded in the house, but it made for a cosy atmosphere for their annual reunion. A howl of wind rattled the windows. Outside Archie clung to the gazebo … Continue reading DEFINE OBSTINATE
'Where does it lead?' 'Wherever you are supposed to be.' Kevin peered down the road to where it disappeared, enveloped in a thick cloud of mist. 'That's not very reassuring,' he said. 'That depends. Where do you think you should be?' Kevin thought back. He had done some good things, he had done some things … Continue reading DESTINATION
'Just to be clear,' I said, knowing I was in no way being clear, 'there will be no further austerity measures while I am in charge.' I ended the speech, turned and walked away from the podium, the loud applause ringing in the background. Not a bad start, I thought. This wasn't so difficult after … Continue reading CLARITY
