Tag Archives: horror

Redecoration #flashfiction #prompt

Posted on Dec 1, 2020 by TanGental

My dear blogging friend Hugh, to be found here, and if you don’t read his blog, do so forthwith, sent me a WhatsApp and in the exchange I said I was repainting the utility. ‘Use it as a prompt for … Continue reading →

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Musings From The Kitchen #prompt #shortfiction

Posted on Nov 22, 2020 by TanGental

Diana Peach at Myths Of The Mirror has prompted us to write about our muse. But what if… It had been a heck of a day. So many interruptions, but finally I’d settled down to write. That’s when the door … Continue reading →

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The Blue Door #blogbattle #shortfiction

Posted on Nov 15, 2020 by TanGental

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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Castle Hunting #writephoto #humour #flashfiction

Posted on Jul 11, 2019 by TanGental

The estate agent looked at the clipboard and sighed. “You’re going to love this one, Mr Dracula.” “You said that last time. And please. Count Dracula.” “One Dracula, two Dracula…” The agent offered a cheesy grin to his bloodless passenger. … Continue reading →

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Corona: Part Three

Posted on Jun 29, 2019 by TanGental

Inspector Thorne waited. Janice Strutt took a moment to compose herself. He’d pretty much accused her of being involved in the mysterious burial of human remains so her silence wasn’t a surprise. What was, was her eventual reaction. She stood … Continue reading →

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Corona: Part Two

Posted on Jun 27, 2019 by TanGental

If you would like to begin at part one, click here. If you are already up to speed, then off you go… Mrs Strutt? Detective Inspector Thorne. I met you when…’ ‘When Roger died? Yes, I remember. You were a … Continue reading →

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Corona #blogbattle #shortstory #horror

Posted on Jun 25, 2019 by TanGental

“Well, I’ll be blowed.” Janice stuck her head through the loft hatch. “What is it, Roger?” Roger Scrutt pulled a dusty black leather box out from behind the water tank. “Dad’s old typewriter. I thought Mum said she’d got rid … Continue reading →

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If Music Is The Question…

Posted on Feb 24, 2019 by TanGental

… then at least so far as I concerned Karma Chameleon is not the answer. The year is 1983. The Textiliste and I have moved into a flat in Tooting, a early century, purpose built maisonette, our first purchase. We’d … Continue reading →

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What If… Is #Nano Really Worth The Risk… #shortfiction #darkvisions #audible

Posted on Nov 1, 2018 by TanGental

We may have moved on from Halloween but I thought I’d share this. I’ve had two of my stories included in an anthology of horror fiction Dark Visions and last night I read a version of both as a spooky … Continue reading →

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Taking the positives #shortstory #flashfiction

Posted on Apr 13, 2016 by TanGental

Another short piece of horror flash fiction… The circle of life   For two years, dad toiled to have the garden perfect for Daisy’s wedding. He spared no expense, no effort for her big day. She knew what it meant; … Continue reading →

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