When attempting to illustrate a point, you might pin the target to yourself . . .
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Camouflage
Sometimes it’s best not to fit in with a crowd, and better to blend with the background . . .
The LYNX Effect
When a unique opportunity presents itself, should you follow the rules or stand up for what you believe?
The Ghost Hunter
For a job that might not give the rewards she seeks, Shelley certainly has the right spirit for the role . . .
SEX
In the world of business, advertising is king . . .
“Have Faith”
A chance encounter in the most unlikely of places, intervention might be divine . . .
The Daily Ant
Every day, in the same place, an ant. Inspired by its presence, a simple experiment leads to a startling discovery . . .
The Call Up
Imagine waiting a lifetime for an unlikely opportunity, while the world is watching . . .
O Captain! The Captain!
A lifetime spent waiting for one man, all for this moment . . .
A Thousand Screams
Where do the sounds carried by the wind really come from? And where do they go?
Friend Zone
If you’re put in the Friend Zone, it is important to recognise the signs. Because one end is not the only end . . .
An Original Banksy
A wall is not usually a canvas to be shared among street artists. But exceptions might be made for the best . . .
The Shrunken Head
It’s funny, the things you find in a cluttered shed. And there’s no point keeping anything unless it has a use . . .
A Careless Resistance
A final line of defence. A last chance of escape. But something is not right . . .
Soliloquy
Even if you’re exactly what the researchers are looking for, is it possible to be over-qualified for a medical trial?
The Falling Tree
Most warnings are little more than a polite suggestion. You can choose not to follow them if you want, but there might be consequences . . .
The Church Pool Party
How else to celebrate the coming of spring than a Sunday skinny dip with the rest of the congregation . . .
Her Words
When a stranger unexpectedly leaves you a message, an ordinary train journey might become something extraordinary . . .
Side 1 Track 5
If you can’t break the code, you’ll have to hit the road . . .
The Journey from Barnard Castle
After a day out comes the winding down on the journey home . . . which really should be your own home.
Counting Chickens
Adages are made to be broken, and parables to be disproven . . .
Flags
If creativity isn’t rightly rewarded, there is always the chance that anarchy might ensue . . .
Unreliable Narrator
There are some plots in which a writer just doesn’t need to get involved, standing back to watch as the story writes itself . . .
The Mountain
Sometimes the path that you think you’re following isn’t quite as obvious as it seems, even when it’s right there in front of you . . .
hole
When someone begins a great mission, it’s not always clear what they aim to accomplish. And sometimes it’s still not clear once they’ve completed their mission . . .
The Dirty White Van
A hero can only be called a hero after the rescue. And only if it goes well . . .
Words
There’s a time and a place for reading. But sometimes you simply can’t resist . . .
T H I N K
Anything can be taken at face value – a beach, a shell . . . – with no need to ever question their being. But what if there is something deeper to discover?
Massage
There are few things better than a massage, other than a massage with a happy ending . . .
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Communicating through hangman. What letter next?
Shooting Stars
On a night of shooting stars, imagine every wish coming true. Or there’s also the alternative . . .
Mannequin
When a crowd is separated by a screen, their only obligation is to observe, to watch . . .
The Gaslighter
Errol’s job is more straightforward than most, but it isn’t all light and shade . . .
My Exploding Valentine
There’s a lot of pressure to make Valentine’s special. And there are always consequences if you get it wrong . . .
The Christmas Hat
A very short story for Christmas Day.
Father Christmas
A very short story for Christmas
Hot to Croc
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My True Love, the Baker
I never thought that I would fall in love with the baker. People said I was only with him for his bread. So I burned his shop down, knowing I would still love him, and that in doing so I could prove my love to the doubters. I stood there alongside him, watching his bakeryContinueContinue reading “My True Love, the Baker”
The CHASE
Just days after watching Bullitt, blow me down, I was involved in a car chase of my own. Completely unsuspecting of what was to come, it began as soon as I backed out of my space in the big Sainsbury’s car park. The Micra was on me right away, clinging to my tail as we slicedContinueContinue reading “The CHASE”
Kiss Me Eat Me
Your beauty! To look into your eyes, like darkened glass. The fire inside, a warmth not dampened by the cold white light. My breath will not come as you lean over me. I cannot breathe, and find that I don’t need to. That it should end this way, I could not be happier. I alwaysContinueContinue reading “Kiss Me Eat Me”
The Last Man on Earth
If I was the last man on Earth and I was looking for you, would you want to be found if you knew I was looking for you? I would be wearing my t-shirt with LOVE’S HOPELESSNESS written on it. And I’ll have biscuits. vss #1 Sign up to receive all new posts straight toContinueContinue reading “The Last Man on Earth”
The inspiration behind: the Booya book
In this image are some of the musicians, books, films and people that helped to inspire my book The Reputation of Booya Carthy to a greater or lesser degree. For example, Oliver Twist (the musical film) lent a visual image of a descriptive passing view of Honahee, the fictional town where the book is set.ContinueContinue reading “The inspiration behind: the Booya book”
