Books and Stories by Voinks the author
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 …
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A writers’ group meeting can be a great source of inspiration for a new story, although in this instance the usual disclaimer ‘This is a work of fiction’ might be appropriate. 😀 Is there anything more inspiring than the majestic sight of pure white doves soaring into the blue sky? When the service finished, I …
The ability to read and write is often taken for granted, but have you ever stopped to consider what it must be like? Over the years I've know several people who for various reasons were illiterate, and it's helped me understand a little of the daily trials they face. Do you want to know which train …
As often happens when I'm chatting to fellow authors, I got encouraged to extend two throw-away lines into a short story. Obviously cupcakes lead to exciting adventures so this was the result. In case you're wondering, I was told I had to include 'sausages.' ‘You know what? I’m tired of working here; I think it’s …
Have you ever wondered what happens in holiday resorts when all the tourists leave? Perhaps everything hibernates until the new season begins, or perhaps other forces come into their own. Summer was drawing to an end. Beach kiosks put up their shutters, sun loungers were stacked and locked away in storage, and the children …
Apologies to anyone waiting for the usual short story yesterday. An eye problem meant I couldn't see properly to post. The story was from a Late arrival prompt which wasn't flowing so I completely revised it, and this was the result. Hope you enjoy it. ‘You’re ten minutes late,’ my boss said as I walked …
I appeared on earth at Easter, along with my brother and sister. The bushes which were our home provided some shelter from the rain and wind. Normally we slept during the day but at night we would go out foraging; sometimes all the family together, sometimes independently. Like all siblings we fought over the best …
