Category Archives: microcosms

I’m A Celebrity: Get Over It. #flashfiction #microcosms

Posted on Mar 14, 2019 by TanGental

Dune Roamin’ The contestants for the charity version of ‘Nothing Ventured’ shifted uneasily as they stared at the unbroken horizon of baking sand. The presenter smirked. ‘You have two days to survive. And remember it’s all in a good cause.’ … Continue reading →

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Never Trust A Man Who Knows His Pasta #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Dec 19, 2018 by TanGental

Melanie said he has a face for voice-overs but I said I thought him handsome. Rugged I said but she she’d seen turkeys with tighter jaws and in profile she thought him a touch scrotal. He was very nice to … Continue reading →

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The Little House On Fifth #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Nov 19, 2018 by TanGental

Fifth Avenue apartments were the plum cleaning jobs. All on one level, lift accessible, and no one about to get in the way. So why had Marita been given this assignment? The slip said the owner was Red Ballantyne. She … Continue reading →

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The Impossible Art Of Soldiering On #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Nov 14, 2018 by TanGental

The Impossible Art Of Soldiering On Geraldine ran a finger round the stiff collar. The VAD uniform wasn’t made for comfort. She felt eyes on her and glanced at number fourteen. Mrs Ephram shuffled out of her door; she nodded … Continue reading →

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There’s Always A Risk Of Flooding #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Nov 5, 2018 by TanGental

‘Mr. Martens?’ Harold Martens started, momentarily lost in his thoughts. ‘Yes?’ The questioner’s tone hardened. ‘Could talk us through the operation from your perspective? Why you did what you did? For Mrs. Golding.’ ‘Golding?’ Left knee. Impact damage. Reconstruction. He … Continue reading →

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When Holding On Is All You Can Do

Posted on Oct 24, 2018 by TanGental

The clap on the shoulder felt sincere enough. ‘Captain.’ Jack Reynolds oiled his smile. ‘Like the old days, eh?’ Harrison eased back, not trusting a reply. Reynolds straightened his jacket, skipping into the lights, accepting the applause. Same slime-ball, Harrison … Continue reading →

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Banter, Bunty And The Tale Of The Premature Inhalation #flashfiction #microcosms

Posted on Oct 20, 2018 by TanGental

Saturday Cousin Bunty is up before the College beak for spying. Aunt Emilia blames me, per Bunty for ‘marinading him in socialism’. I had to ask Banter what that meant – something to do with stews. Bit of a dampener, … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name? Let’s Be Frank #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Sep 29, 2018 by TanGental

Frank felt rather than heard the foot stamps throbbing through the floor. The bar takings would be good for once. Good of them to come. Guilt mostly. And curiosity. He was their freak. Eardrums like teabags, more powder in his … Continue reading →

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Every Dog Will Have His Day #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Sep 15, 2018 by TanGental

Joleyn Pinkruffle knew he’d die shortly and it really annoyed him. ‘If you’re listening, I’m not having this. You said, if ever I wanted to trade my soul…’ ‘I’M LISTENING.’ ‘Right, it’s a soul for three wishes…’ ‘YOU’RE HARDLY IN … Continue reading →

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