The Sincerest For Of Poetry
Apprenticed To My Mother
Walking Into Trouble
Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle
The Last Will Of Sven Andersen
Booms And Busts
Buster & Moo
Salisbury Square
My Father and Other Liars
Life In A Conversation
Life, in a Grain of Sand
Life In A Flash
Category Archives: flash fiction
Life In the Old Cliche #carrotranch #loganandmorgan
We’re back at the Carrot Ranch and being prompted to think about cliches. I wonder what the boys will make of that…. ‘Well?’ ‘I think there’s some light at the end of the tunnel.’ ‘British Airways are now digging a … Continue reading
A Day In The Life Of A Celestial Being
Archangel Gervais tugged back the drape with a flourish. ‘Your portal to undreamt realms.’ Not his best, he admitted to himself but work was work. ‘It’s a bit sparse.’ Celia Triangle shuffled her bosoms dismissively. Gervais sniffed. They’d said she … Continue reading
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Between the devil… #flashfiction #flashfriday
‘What have we got, Dickens?’ ‘Bit of a dust up between the locals, sir. The blonde woman and the chap in the diving suit.’ ‘Can’t you get her to cover up? Drawing a bit of a crowd.’ ‘Not really, sir. … Continue reading
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Be Careful What You Wish For #flashfiction #flashfriday #humour
Be Careful What You Wish For Terrance stopped, breathless. ‘You’re not going to wet yourself, are you?” Of course Susan grinned, disarming any passive aggressive overtones. He’d ignore her. ‘It’s unique.’ ‘When were termites unique?’ ‘These mounds…’ ‘Yeah, yeah.’ She … Continue reading
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Avocado, A Conundrum #flashfiction #carrotranch #morganandlogan
In addressing this week’s #carrotranch prompt, I have sequestered a story which is possibly apocryphal involving a well known UK politican, Peter Mandleson… November 12 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story includes avocado toast. … Continue reading
The Blue Door #blogbattle #shortfiction
Was it really just a week ago? Time seems to have come loose, it’s lost its shape, its coherence. I recall the start. That much is easy. I can recall the exact time, too. Six am, by St Stephen’s clock; … Continue reading
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Danse Macarbe #flashfiction
The consultant’s words soared like the opening sequence of her acclaimed Nutcracker, ‘We removed the tumour, but…’A but, from an optimist!‘Molly?’Her smile sank gracefully to his stage, part of his chorus. ‘How long?’He misunderstood. ‘I’d say a year.’‘To dance?’The space … Continue reading
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‘Here we are.’ ‘Are you sure this is a new motel. It feels the same.’ ‘There’s no ashtray.’ ‘Small mercies. I’m losing track of time.’ ‘You’ve never cared about time.’ ‘Very Einstein, Morgan. What’s that even mean?’ ‘You’re never on … Continue reading
Mr Dunk Saves The Day #carrotranch #loganandmorgandoamerica #flashfiction
‘Logan, there’s a pool. Let’s go swim.’ ‘No thanks. I’ll catch forty winks.’ ‘Come on!’ ‘I’ll go for a walk later.’ ‘This is America. No one walks.’ ‘I’m not swimming.’ ‘I’ve a spare cozzie.’ ‘I’m not wearing your clothes.’ ‘Come … Continue reading
At Home With The Dollmakers #flash!friday #flashfiction
Roland Dollmaker hit the gas tap. ‘Bloody thing,’ he dropped the lighter and kicked it across the floor. ‘Reality TV sucks.’ ‘It pays, sweetness.’ Puella Dollmaker marked Bring It On as a possible for the 4.30 at Kempton. ‘You wanted … Continue reading
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