Read
The First Ambassador to Crustacea - 1

1. Ambition Nana’s Hog was a ship that looked like it belonged squalling in a mud pit rather than careening through space on low-level transport jobs...
- Read more about The First Ambassador to Crustacea - 1
- 9 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1988 reads
The Candidate
‘It’s just a straightforward procedure, a mere formality. You simply have to tick a few boxes, answer a few questions and the job’s as good as yours...
- Read more about The Candidate
- 8 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1209 reads
Bronte's Inferno XII (Special Instructions)

I did say something thickened... maybe that's what it was. Image source Flicker.com and the image is in the Public Domain (v. surprised)
- Read more about Bronte's Inferno XII (Special Instructions)
- 1 comment
- Log in to post comments
- 535 reads
Lipstick Oasis
I love the way The softness of your layers Starts to blossom Underneath each stroke As I paint you red Whilst twirking upwards Out of your own accord...
- Read more about Lipstick Oasis
- Log in to post comments
- 234 reads
The Janus Look 1
Thursday Jan 27 12.02 a.m. Up to the toilet, as usual. Back in bed now, but how strange. I can’t shut my right eye. I will hold it closed, and behind...
- Read more about The Janus Look 1
- 10 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 2048 reads
THE FIRST ANGEL 8
AVA explained ....
- Read more about THE FIRST ANGEL 8
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 419 reads
Poet's Narcissus

What are those conscious visions but moments created, devoted to thrill of weaving whispers about fragrant flowers gently accepting Spring. Legends...
- Read more about Poet's Narcissus
- 14 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 3208 reads
The Locksmith (Part 2)

...the story is continued. Max didn’t sleep that night. After 10 p.m., when he heard his parents go into their bedroom next to his on the second...
- Read more about The Locksmith (Part 2)
- 10 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 2029 reads
The Locksmith (Part 1)

Max Ferguson, 10, hadn’t even stepped foot into his family’s new home and already he detested it. What could there possibly be to like about it? It...
- Read more about The Locksmith (Part 1)
- 7 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1886 reads
Ghost Ship
Inside his head Lies a blanket of snow He wishes away his fears But they have no place to go Time is trouble A shadow on his shoulders Inside his...
- Read more about Ghost Ship
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 412 reads
Sitting, Refucio, Andalucia, smoking, in red
Calm as a stone, a fucking great boulder. Grounded, whole, invulnerable, permanent. Knowing only peace. Elemental. Not black, not white, but...
- Read more about Sitting, Refucio, Andalucia, smoking, in red
- 4 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 576 reads
Jacob’s pillow and pillar

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] Deceitfulness had trouble bred and so he from his brother fled, lay down his head on stony pillow – stone...
- Read more about Jacob’s pillow and pillar
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 699 reads
Poem in memory of

IN MEMORY From now on things may not be the same But in our memory you will always remain It was far too early for you to part And forever you will...
- Read more about Poem in memory of
- 1 comment
- Log in to post comments
- 425 reads
Maglic Moments

A piece of writing I did a good while back for the travel company, Exodus Travels. Neither the trip nor I were very glossy but they were very happy to include it in their glossy promotional literature. The Green Visions Travel Agency in Sarajevo used it too. And no, there isn’t a typo in the title.
- Read more about Maglic Moments
- 15 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 2688 reads
At The Slaughterhouse Door
At The Slaughterhouse Door By Paul McCann . After my sister died I felt I had to get away to come to terms with everything life had thrown my way . I...
- Read more about At The Slaughterhouse Door
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 457 reads
The Consequences Of Committing Crimes
Certain people underestimate the police. They believe they can commit crimes and get away with it. But prisons are filled with people who thought...
- Read more about The Consequences Of Committing Crimes
- Log in to post comments
- 254 reads
No Regrets

I felt your final, involuntary shudder as we drew together, and the surprise of penetration overtook you. That bitter, wet and bloody kiss that was...
- Read more about No Regrets
- 4 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 821 reads
Keep It Straight Keep It Forward

Keep It Straight Keep Going Forward Lurking in the shadows Waiting with menace Lurking, intent on pain My demon past still mocks I must keep moving...
- Read more about Keep It Straight Keep It Forward
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 510 reads
And just like that stinks so here is my own sex and city reboot part 1
Carrie has decided to have a labor day picnic in the Hamptons. Big came to her from the great beyond she thought it was the mushrooms she smoked...
- Read more about And just like that stinks so here is my own sex and city reboot part 1
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 593 reads