Read
Reasons to love Britain
It's diversity. It's countryside. The ever-changing seasons. The ever-changing light. Old culture, language and music. Old buildings. The abundance...
- Read more about Reasons to love Britain
- 1 comment
- Log in to post comments
- 255 reads
A Deadly Reunion

Light poured from the open doorway, red neon trickling over wet pavement like blood from an open wound. An arterial thumping pounded inside my head...
- Read more about A Deadly Reunion
- 8 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 581 reads
The Patrolman - 14

Brenda's third house was a sleek white ship of a thing considered 'in' for Wilshire.
- Read more about The Patrolman - 14
- Log in to post comments
- 226 reads
The Patrolman - 13

The club wasn’t as crowded tonight.
- Read more about The Patrolman - 13
- Log in to post comments
- 207 reads
The Book: Chapter 39

I’m tired. The game is not living up to my expectations. I am weary of this host. With her trembling hands and frantic eyes, Alice Grant is a good...
- Read more about The Book: Chapter 39
- 12 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 739 reads
In Our Little Karaoke House

In Our Little Karaoke House by Paul McCann In our karaoke house we like to sing to feel at home . There are all kinds of bits and pieces here that...
- Read more about In Our Little Karaoke House
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 195 reads
Friday Karaoke In The City

Friday Karaoke In The City by Paul McCann Somewhere between Dublin and Sydney there’s a wee pub , where you can sing all night in the karaoke club ...
- Read more about Friday Karaoke In The City
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 232 reads
Steelie 8
‘Right, that’s it,’ growled DI Griffin. ‘You’ve taken the piss wance too often. I’m taking you in.’ He muttered to himself while searching behind his...
- Read more about Steelie 8
- 8 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 579 reads
"Staunton's" part II
Staunton's Part II The cool night air felt refreshing on Jim’s face as he left the tavern. Several glasses of beer had deadened his senses. He stood...
- Read more about "Staunton's" part II
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 223 reads
Familiar Faces

She hadn’t lived there for very long, just over a year and it was all so different to what she’d known. It was a new beginning. A glistening...
- Read more about Familiar Faces
- 8 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 763 reads
Take a deep breath
Don t be sad for me I am everywhere you go I am in the breeze on a cold summer evening I am the brightest star you see at night I am the butterfly's...
- Read more about Take a deep breath
- 6 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 375 reads
Cultural Collision
I bumped into a different land and was blown away by a cultural collision, which I hope the reader will be too through my now hazy recollections of...
- Read more about Cultural Collision
- 4 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 352 reads
The Tiger Roared
The Tiger Roared By Paul McCann Jackie’s father had been a boxer and had spent most of his life in the ring or training others in the boxing club he...
- Read more about The Tiger Roared
- Log in to post comments
- 136 reads
The Cat On A Roof
The Cat On A Roof By Paul Mc Cann A cat climbed up the water spout and walked upon the roof. While down below a little dog was going woof woof woof...
- Read more about The Cat On A Roof
- Log in to post comments
- 103 reads
The Book: Chapter 38

She was locked in a cubicle in the staff bathroom. Time was irrelevant, but she’d been there a while, listening to the dull hum of the madness...
- Read more about The Book: Chapter 38
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 194 reads
Make America Great Again by Alfred N.Muggins (rogue reporter!)
Image:

5/2/25 Make America Great Again! Make America cry again! It is a long time since the Civil War, That really did make America scream in pain, and...
- Read more about Make America Great Again by Alfred N.Muggins (rogue reporter!)
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 254 reads
A Stop at Staunton's
James, “Joltin’ Jim” Mac Adam was a thoughtful man, who stood over six feet in height. He weighed in at 14 stone. His arms were the oak hard pistons...
- Read more about A Stop at Staunton's
- 4 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 264 reads
Steelie 7
‘Ur there any spirits wae us?’ Steelie’s voice barely more than a whisper. The planchette shivered, and pieces of cardboard marked with letter and...
- Read more about Steelie 7
- 9 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 581 reads
Lenny Knows Dogs

Four dog. The four dog will win the third race. Lenny Watkins tipped it up this morning, and Lenny knows dogs. Lenny once had a next-door neighbour...
- Read more about Lenny Knows Dogs
- 8 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 646 reads
"Music takes me there again..."

The first chords stopped time Senses engaged Memory touchable sunshine lit tableau Billboard top ten Once upon a time Danced in the soul Raced along...
- Read more about "Music takes me there again..."
- 4 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 528 reads