Taste

I originally intended entering this story into a competition but ran out of time, so thought it would make a change from my song title series.  It might not be quite what you expect. I was starving. I hadn’t eaten a thing for three days and it was beginning to affect my judgement. ‘What on earth …

Eve of Destruction

Music evokes memories, which gave me the idea of writing a series of short stories inspired by song titles.  This song was released in 1969 but unfortunately, seems equally appropriate today. The year is 2525. A father and child are discussing history as they eat a meal together. ‘You mean they used to eat plants?’ …

History Lesson

As we get older we often hark back to the past, but have you ever wondered what future generations might strange about our lives today?   ‘See you soon. Bye.’ I was off, back to 2018. It was a shame my best friend couldn’t join me, but I could hardly contain my excitement as I prepared …

Inner strength

I wrote this story some years ago, but recently decided to post it on social media, before current world news made it strangely appropriate.  Several people asked for a follow-up; watch this space for developments. 😉   Johnny had always been a wimp, which was not surprising considering his upbringing. His father walked out when …

The Stone

I saw an article from a geological magazine about stones and rocks. Realising how little I knew about the subject, I did some research and was amazed at the varied uses and importance of this inanimate object. I’m just a stone- nothing important. Yet I’m used to make a wall, providing protection from the elements, the rain, …

Alien BEM

The recent discovery of new planets which could support life reminded me of this story I wrote a few years ago. I firmly believed there could be other civilisations living on alternative planets, and was proud to be involved in the development programme to reach beyond the stars. We managed to create transportation to finally …

Encounter- Space Travel

When we think of space travel we imagine encountering alien species, but perhaps the aliens are with us all the time.  One by one we woke from our long slumber, and after twenty years of inactivity resumed our designated duties. Thanks to the pulses connected to the sleeping pods our limbs were only slightly stiff …

Red Moon

It was one of those 'seemed a good idea at the time' moments. Maybe I was a vampire in a previous life, but I had always found it easier to write my books and stories in the early hours. Normally this wasn't a problem, but with my book release imminent, a book signing arranged for …