Writing & Poetry

Jan 31, 20231 min read

Very Short Stories: "Boy"

"There's nothing in the wardrobe, Michael. You're safe. Please go to sleep now." "Can you check under the bed again, please?" Wearily,...

Jan 24, 20231 min read

Very Short Stories: "Precious"

"You're so precious!", she joked playfully. He turned away so she didn't see him blush, and shuffled nervously in his seat. "No," he...

Jan 17, 20231 min read

Very Short Stories: "Tunnel"

The train jolted to a sudden stop in the tunnel. The carriage fell silent. He peered out of the window, wiping away the haze from his...

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Very Short Stories: "Fury"

We call them "The Fury". We think they began as drug trial patients, but no one knows for sure. They hunted in packs, devouring everyone...

Aug 23, 20221 min read

Very Short Stories: "Trick"

"Here, Trick!" He's calling me again. Reluctantly I trot over, tongue lolling out of my snout. "Who's a good boy?!" Not me. Why do you...

Aug 16, 20221 min read

Very Short Stories: "Beneath"

The waves crashed violently against the rocks beneath her. A breeze caught her dress and it danced playfully around her. She thought...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Very Short Stories: "Reach"

They sat huddled in the basement, the eerie sound of he air raid siren emanating from the abandoned television in the living room above....

Aug 2, 20221 min read

Very Short Stories: "Sting"

He lay on the floor, wheezing and clutching his throat. The angry hives spread further over his body, the purulent sting still fresh in...

Jul 26, 20221 min read

Very Short Stories: "Unfurl"

She unfurled the sheet on the damp grass, meticulously smoothing it with her hand. Her face bore a faint smile as she sat back on her...

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Very Short Stories: "Contact"

"Is anyone there?" The planchette quivered beneath his fingers and began to move; "YES" He had finally made contact. "What do I do now?"...