Read
Windfall.
We had a great interest in ghosts, prompted by a fear of being called a shitebag for turning down a dare when we were younger. In a less than spooky...
- Read more about Windfall.
- 17 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 4932 reads
The Plan part one
A basement room, five empty cans of Kronenbourg on an office table , two very basic chairs, as devoid of life as Hitler’s bunker. A man paces across...
- Read more about The Plan part one
- 9 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1444 reads
Colourful Chorus!
… exciting explosion: explore!
- Read more about Colourful Chorus!
- 15 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 2123 reads
Haibun for existential dread
An attempt at a haibun that went in a completely different direction from what I expected.
- Read more about Haibun for existential dread
- 7 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1393 reads
13.2 Queen of Evidence
In June 1939, Marina and her son had to vacate their final residence in Paris, Hotel Innova, 32 Boulevard Pasteur, and returned to Russia unaware of...
- Read more about 13.2 Queen of Evidence
- Log in to post comments
- 252 reads
Timeless
Timeless, Timeless, lost in a moment, as its fragrance eludes between places. Causes attention span to shrink into a vacuum, Under brain waves in...
- Read more about Timeless
- Log in to post comments
- 154 reads
Missed You.
My junkie girlfriend sold her body to feed her habit. ‘I’m no doing any harm,’ she said. ‘I sold myself tae you. Look how that fucking worked oot?’ I...
- Read more about Missed You.
- 8 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1726 reads
"Unwanted Magic" 5
The Mom and Dad peddled the tandem bike over the bridge, pulling the wagon behind them with their son, Joey, and the magical dog inside it. Once they...
- Read more about "Unwanted Magic" 5
- 10 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 2136 reads
Of drifting and reviving
[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] cf Psalm 85 The fundamentals of our faith bring life, delight, and zeal, With time may come complacency,...
- Read more about Of drifting and reviving
- 5 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 1321 reads
13.1 Queen of Evidence
In the month of July, some visitors arrived on a riverboat cruise. Among them was a lady, fifty-two years old with ice-blue eyes, who received an...
- Read more about 13.1 Queen of Evidence
- Log in to post comments
- 325 reads
A Battle for Turf
A Battle for Turf Living on toxic exhaustion, colored behind a killer’s instinct. From conception to birth; life unfolds over the requiem encounter...
- Read more about A Battle for Turf
- Log in to post comments
- 151 reads
Hurricane force twelve
I spent many years at sea, 35 or so. One time we were caught in a force twelve hurricane in the bay of biscay. Our ship was 53.000 tons, but the seas...
- Read more about Hurricane force twelve
- 6 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 859 reads
Against the maelstrom
He does not even have to look down at the faces of the other guests. He already knows what they look like. Superficially full of life, apparently...
- Read more about Against the maelstrom
- Log in to post comments
- 176 reads
12.2 An Abyss of Bitterness
This Lithuanian took him on a small motorboat across the river to places like Igarka, Kureika, Ermakovo and to the Dead Road. Jõnas Katinas was a...
- Read more about 12.2 An Abyss of Bitterness
- Log in to post comments
- 206 reads
A Blade Of Grass
A Blade Of Grass Damp from the early morning dew: Glitter off the moon night light sparkles Reaches toward distant reflection swaying Outstretched...
- Read more about A Blade Of Grass
- 6 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 881 reads
1:4:9 Reclamation (Part 4)
Finally, they had reached The Slingshot; the doors weren’t even locked. Ace tried to pull them open but found their efforts met with resistance. They...
- Read more about 1:4:9 Reclamation (Part 4)
- Log in to post comments
- 364 reads
Empty Bed
The pillows and the sheets Ironed stiff and tucked in tight I can smell her perfume in the air And see her brushing her hair It's been awhile since...
- Read more about Empty Bed
- 1 comment
- Log in to post comments
- 328 reads
Sparkly Little Paula
I wrote this for International Women's Day but as often, I'm too late for the IP. It's based on a true story of my school friend, Paula Dale.
- Read more about Sparkly Little Paula
- 16 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 2357 reads
More Elaines
Elaine and I barely spoke to each other but memories of this gruff, no-nonsense woman have stayed with me for fifty years.
- Read more about More Elaines
- 22 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 3222 reads
Doctor, Doctor ('Dead Reckoning' series - Part 2)
In which Josah's spell as a patient is testing Archibald's patience!
- Read more about Doctor, Doctor ('Dead Reckoning' series - Part 2)
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 955 reads