This week's story on our YouTube channel is on the serious subject of bullying.It can take many forms, and doesn’t always include a black eye or a broken arm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRNjbB60QIc You might wonder why the person being bullied doesn’t go to the police, or simply leave. Chip away at someone’s confidence for long enough and …
Tag: Bullying
The allotment Part 2
Continuing the short story started last week while I consider other options for revising the blog. Where does the time go? The allotment. Part 2 Some readers were surprised last week at the turn the story took, expecting it to be a romantic love story. Read on. 😀 I totally lost it. Grabbing Jason by …
The allotment Part 1 and blog changes
There was some really useful feedback last week, which I'll be taking into consideration when revising the blog format. Thanks to everyone who responded and messaged me. After a very busy week, here's the first part of the traditional short story for you to enjoy while I work out why and where the traditional set-up …
Escaping the storm. Part 2
The continuation of the short story begun last week. Where was he? How long was a few days? He’d only gone out to meet some friends, so why didn’t he phone? My call went straight to voicemail so it looked as if I was on my own, for now at least. I spent a relaxed …
Escaping the storm and Autumn chickens
I'm delighted to announce the release of a brand new online magazine 'Autumn Chickens.' Although primarily aimed at the older reader, I'm sure all age groups will find something of interest. The features include various topics, opinions, interviews, books and competitions, and you might even find something from me. 😀 You can subscribe or find out …
You don’t own Me
Another of my series of stories inspired by song titles. I remember loving this when I was young, and hearing it recently on a TV advert inspired this short story. ‘You’re not going out looking like that. For God’s sake woman, you look like a tart. It’s bad enough you’re off gallivanting with your daft friends, …
Kicking energy
I’m seldom short of ideas for writing my stories, only time. However, I can’t resist a challenge, and when I was prompted to use one of the following words in a story, I had to include all of them! 😀 Anonymous, Faceless, Grey, Sunlight, Attention, Secret, Purpose. Warning: This story contains minor elements of domestic …
Trick or Treat
It's a shame when bullies turn a fun tradition into a frightening experience for the elderly, but beware - sometimes all is not as it seems. 😀 ‘Did you get the box of sweets as I asked you?’ ‘I told you, we’re getting too old for all that rubbish. Anyway, the kids round here are …
Voice of a clown
This story was inspired by a clown with a golden voice. I wasn’t particularly bright at school. Maths confused me, sport was not my forte, my class mates laughed at my accent, but they did laugh. Speaking little English it was hard to settle, and every day was a trial. My life changed the day …
End of the Road Part 2 and ABC
I usually post a link to my books at the end but couldn't resist this. Anyone have a spare £1059.63 to buy a copy? 😀 (From Amazon UK 10.7.2018) ABC-Destiny by Voinks Hardcover £1,059.63 (1 used & new offers) 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 It's in the course of being republished but I do have some …
