The roar of airplane engines complimented the mid-morning busyness of the most remote city in the world. A blinding summer’s day sun shone through the family’s SUV tinted windows. The hum of the V8 in the Land Cruiser reverberated in mechanic synchrony as its off-road tires attacked the curb of Perth’s airport kiss and fly … Continue reading The swing – a short story
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Vicious circle – a short story
The smell of fresh coffee fills the ampleness of the local community centre. Its bland, beige-painted brick walls are covered by different textures of children’s artwork – bright futures expressed on thin paper stuck to the wall by pieces of old Bostik. The comforting sound of an industrial fan contrasts with the faint snoring of … Continue reading Vicious circle – a short story
‘Having kittens’ – John Kinsella’s short story review
John Kinsella's 'Having kittens' short story review.
Hillingar – 600-word short story
I’ve fantasised about murdering him more than I should. I focus on the two frail, solitary hairs that compliment my boss’ head as his mouth moves frantically. His eye twitches in excitement, and I can see his complexion change. He is getting angry, I think. It would help my chances if I could actually focus … Continue reading Hillingar – 600-word short story
Flight control – 50-word microfiction
Writing prompt: Must start with dialogue on a plane Flight control ‘First time?’ ‘Yeah. Can you tell?’ ‘I know the feeling. Take one of these; it will help.’ ‘Thanks mate, I appreciate it.’ * ‘Sir, you need to calm down, please.’ ‘Wake up, wake up!’ ‘What’s wrong matey?’ ‘What did you give me?’ ‘Oh shit, … Continue reading Flight control – 50-word microfiction
The singing siren – Flash fiction (300-words) on the theme of ‘Melody’
The singing siren The humming of my mother’s voice never fails to move me from deep within. The warmth of her melody brings me back to one of my oldest memories, an autumn night where we sat by the fire in our house. The crackling of the golden pine firewood had set the tempo to … Continue reading The singing siren – Flash fiction (300-words) on the theme of ‘Melody’
The night warden – short horror fiction (400 words)
It was that dead-quiet time of night when all you can hear is the humming of desk lamps and the unison of people’s breathing in their sleep. The man on duty decided to give his feet a rest from the new shoes. He watched his compacted toes wiggling themselves free inside his socks and placed … Continue reading The night warden – short horror fiction (400 words)
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