A hard life
“The boy must learn mother”. “But he is so young”. “You are never to young mother, you taught me that”. The bakery was in full swing, in the corners, sacks of flour piled high, turned white with with flour dust.…
The hair cut
I was fed up with looking like a shaggy dog, fed up with smelling like a cess pit, fed up with wearing my dirty army uniform. But worst of all I was fed up with seeing my pals blown to…
It could happen
The earth’s 501 AI’s had spoken as one. Christmas was banned. Instead humanity was to be allowed to complete in interactive games against the AI’s. Amber looked at her collection of Christmas items. She wondered about placing them in a…
Colour change
Ours golden orb was changing, slowly turning orange. We were told not to worry. They drilled deep into the earth’s core to extract energy. They placed energy collectors in space. They built many AIs to research into mankind’s biggest problem.…
A conversation on the road
“Morning Drover, them animals behaving for you”. “Not likely, I’ll be glad to get them to Knaresborough fair, them’s right awkward cusses. Them’s spoilt breakfast with them’s antics. They don’t like walking on these new fangled toll roads”. “Well thou…
Grandparents at work
“I am sorry Jammie, they are not going to let you on the plane with the dog in your bag. I know that grandparents are supposed to be able to fix things”. “But granddad I really love him. He saved…
The international press and a wee dram
Relaxing at Cameron Lodge, Shara allowed her thoughts to return to last night. As an amateur astronomer she had taught herself to look for the unexpected. But seeing a amber dragon with the ability of a chameleon was beyond the…
The Starfire Tug
Shara Langstaff was pleased to be on holiday. Although she loved working as an engineer on the Starfire tug. A recent event had unsettled her. Her best friend Louise had been seriously injured in a collision with a car. Shara…
After the Event
Buster sat and stared at the empty seat, wanting to turn the clock back. Since the death of Louise, he had been wandering the streets. Living day to day, eating any scraps of food available. All his dignity had gone.…
We have refunded your deposit
Dear Miss Leadbreaker. The hotel receptionist reported that you failed to arrive for your room booking. Fortunately there is a great demand for rooms when the racetrack is in use. We reallocated your room to a Arab gentleman. He was…