As predicted
Few have seen it and none survived to tell, but out in the ocean wave after wave broke on the white reef. A reef that has been polished by countless waves, polished but never damaged, until today. A submarine hit…
Careers Finished
Jenny was happy the Eden Project was coming to her town. They had offered her employment as a biological horticulturist. As she walked home she considered her dream of creating a plant based cure for Alzheimer’s. Thomas was happy, he…
Never never land
As I wait for inspiration I find myself wondering, is it time to hang up my pen. Although I still string together flash stories, I am not satisfied with the results. My creative muse seems to be sleeping or perhaps…
Hibernation
A dense grey mist covered the old seaside town. It’s red brick building appeared to be perspiring. Moisture dripped from every nook and cranny. A particularly fine crescent of Victorian hotels attempted to brighten the scene with their bow windows.…
Four lane ends
High on the moors four lanes come together. Nearby a neglected farm seems to be sinking back into the moor. A Manor House has its doors locked and barred and stone flags missing from the roof. A small church seemed…
Travelling in the void
He found himself under a umbrella of warm sunlight. His whole being was bathed in its warmth. As he scanned the building around him, he saw humans fleeing. His first thought was to grumble, for after waking from centuries of…
Travelling
Photo prompt curtsy of Ronda Del Biccio A local bus carries him to the railway station. It’s driver deposited him at the station door. It was twenty minutes before the Carlisle train arrives. Just enough time to get a cup…