I was reminded of this great record from the 70s recently, which was the inspiration for today's short story. I had finally fled from an abusive relationship, and against my better judgement allowed some friends to drag me off to a New Year’s Eve party at a hotel. My self-confidence was at rock bottom and …
Tag: short stories
Vanda
I used to be an Archer, and a friend challenged me to write a story incorporating Archery and Vampires. 😀 This was the result. I hope you like it. Vanda was hungry, very hungry. This wasn’t surprising as she hadn’t hunted for days, and even that had come close to being a disaster. Normally, as …
Sustenance
My beautiful Labrador had been my constant companion since he was a puppy, but things changed when Greg moved in as my lodger. The big, old house that had been my family home was too expensive to maintain on my own, but with six bedrooms was perfect as a bed and breakfast or for …
Book Beasts
There are millions of books available so to get noticed authors rely on positive reviews from readers, and publicity from bloggers. I am lucky enough to have such support so this post is by way of a thank you to a lady who joked about her two dogs being featured. Take a bow boys. 😀 …
Chance Meeting
I enjoy entering short story competitions and this was one selected for publication by an online magazine recently. ‘Excuse me, please, Madam. I look to find Road. You know where is please?’ ‘Let me see dear. Oh yes, I should do. I’ve lived there for nearly fifty years. Was there anyone in particular you …
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 …
Memory of an elephant
I remember my early life, right from when I was struggling to stand on my feet as the baby of the herd. Even though I weighed 200 pounds, and was nearly three feet tall, I had to be careful not to be trampled by the adults who were nearly four times my size. I made …
