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The Long Game – Journal

October 9, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ 2 Comments

I write short stories. It’s just how my brain works. I like the slap in the face, the jolt, and confusion of few words with high impact. But sometimes, no matter what the start and intentions - a story doesn’t pan out that way. This the first paragraph of a story I started a few … Continue reading The Long Game – Journal

Burning Demons

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ 3 Comments

Bryson’s sheriff badge glowed in the reflection of the fire that tore through the colonial three storey house. The flames dimmed out the stars as he smiled at the screams coming from within. In the shards of glass that still clung to the frames he could see the red light of the fire truck approaching. … Continue reading Burning Demons

The Bedsit

October 1, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ Leave a comment

Sam was pouring a cup of tea when his mobile rang. He left the cup half filled and answered it on the third ring, ‘Hello, Jenny. Where are you?’ The doorbell rang, Sam smiled and hung up the phone. He rushed down the stairs from his bedsit on the third floor. As he walked to … Continue reading The Bedsit

Kaleidoscope

September 28, 2020September 29, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ Leave a comment

Suzie sat down in front of the laptop and placed the coffee in front of her, as a barrier between her and the keyboard. Through the window in front of her, sunlight streamed directly into her eyes, so she reached across the table and yanked the cord that lowered the blinds. After turning on her … Continue reading Kaleidoscope

Perchance to Dream

September 9, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ Leave a comment

It first happened on the 7:15 to Paddington. I was in a trance due to a severe lack of sleep; caused not by a rock n’ roll lifestyle, but years of engrained insomnia. As the rhythm of the train pulled me along through the city landscape, with the crowds of people and streams of cars, … Continue reading Perchance to Dream

Autumnal Promise

September 1, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ Leave a comment

Thomas held on to the handle of the trolley as his mother steered it around the supermarket. Ghouls and skeletons hung from the ceiling and plastic spiders were stuck to the shelves. Their trolley was almost full with the usual groceries, plus packets of brightly coloured sweets and candied fruit. ‘Now?’ he pulled at his … Continue reading Autumnal Promise

BBQ Weather

August 9, 2020September 1, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ Leave a comment

The smell of cooking meat wafted across the garden, over the neighbour’s fences and into their homes. ‘You just can’t beat a good steak,’ Neil declared as he speared a hunk of meat, that was sizzling on the bbq and transferred it to a plate. Something caught Neil’s eye and he looked up from the … Continue reading BBQ Weather

Dreamscape

August 4, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ Leave a comment

From the branch bereft of leaves, the sleeping bag hangs - part sunken in the snow. Through the howling wind, the baying wolves, the empty tent – filled with... In the shadows, a gun shot rings -

Naughty or Nice

August 3, 2020November 24, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ 5 Comments

Moonlight cast shadows on the wall of the house as Jason crept delicately through the flower bed. A snail crunched under his foot and he quickly lifted it up, out of instinct. He bent down to look at the decimated shell, then stepped to the side and carried on round to the back of the … Continue reading Naughty or Nice

Shades of Red – Pt.1

July 30, 2020November 24, 2020 ~ Just Another Writer ~ 3 Comments

Grass gently tickled Gerald’s cheek; he sat bolt upright, and swatted the cockroach off his face; their nocturnality causing them to return to their shared home at dawn, scurrying around and waking him up, like a hideously natural alarm clock. It landed on the thread bare carpet and scuttled off into the corner of the … Continue reading Shades of Red – Pt.1

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