Very short story #79: When a group of trick or treaters knock on the door, the laws of Halloween must be followed . . .
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There Are Ghosts
Very short story #78: If ever it feels like there is someone else with you in an otherwise empty room, there probably is . . .
Perhaps Hope
Very short story #77: When the last chance of escape has gone, there is only the wait for an inevitable end . . .
The Lost Lost Boy
Very short story #76: Never turn down a business proposal before hearing someone out. For a vampire needs to make a living too . . .
Thirteen Lads
Very short story #75: While a group of boys are messing about by the river, a huge moment in the history of humankind is about to reveal itself . . .
Open Gates
Very short story #74: When obsession becomes routine, it’s easy to forget that there might be other people who feel the same way . . .
A Series of Dreams
Very short story #73: When dreams become a bore, it’s time to see if AI can help spice things up . . .
The Bowl
Very short story #72: Having a bowl stuck on your head might be undesirable, but it can have its uses . . .
The Second Girl
Very short story #71: When the familiarity of a daily routine begins to promise something more, an unexpected turn doesn’t mean giving up on the idea. Not when so much preparation has gone into it . . .
Sexting Roulette
Very short story #70: Before playing a game with a friend, it’s always best to first agree on the rules. Especially when there’s booze involved . . .
The Masons
Very short story #69: On the face of it, joining an exclusive club sounds like an exciting opportunity. But without common interests, making new friends can be tricky . . .
Flight Mode
Very short story #68: Finding a mobile phone left on a wall in the park begins the motions of an unexpected spiral . . .
Celebrity Snuff
Very short story #67: When an idea for a new TV show is unexpectedly accepted by a television company, familiar faces might soon find themselves under threat . . .
To Know You is to Smell You
Very short story #66: A local garden centre should be a safe space, but there’s no telling who you might encounter . . .
The Ferryman
Very short story #65: To cross the river, the ferryman must be signalled. But there will be a price to pay . . .
The Baby Elephant
Very short story #64: Following a visit to the dentist, a spontaneous donation becomes an investment of a lifetime . . .
don’t delete the kisses
The admin after a house move can be a tricky business to navigate, especially when it becomes a bit too personal . . .
The Ventriloquist
Very short story #62: When a life-changing accident disfigures a young farmer, a new career presents itself. But it comes at a horrific personal cost . . .
Living the Dream
Very short story #61: If the willing is well, it’s never too late to fulfil a childhood ambition . . .
Trust in Me
Very short story #60: A phobia needn’t be a barrier to having fun, but it requires a certain amount of trust . . .
Main Character Energy
Very short story #59: There can be few things more terrifying than coming face to face with a killer, especially when you already know all about them . . .
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 . . .
The inspiration behind: The Shame of John Slade
Following a recently published post in which I collaged some of the people and things that inspired my book The Reputation of Booya Carthy, I enjoyed it so much that I’ve done it again for my second book, The Shame of John Slade. In this image are some of the musicians, books, people, films andContinueContinue reading “The inspiration behind: The Shame of John Slade”
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”
