Trouble at the Mill
Prompt photo The siren was calling us workers to work. The clatter of clogs on the wet cobbles was almost deafening. Down stairs the fire was banked up with slack, ready to be stirred into life. I knew the sink…
Rihana’s Special Day
Raihana knew that today would be special, last night the sky had been so clear, the stars so bright, and Aryan had lain so close. She had felt that the gods were smiling on them, then the discomfort had started…
Bad Memories
Roland had seen these shapes before, in his memory, a spark of fear clicked. His feet felt like they were encased in concrete. The whiskers on his face tingled. The hairs on his back bristled. His tail hit the ground…
Storm dennis
Storm Dennis Michael sat in his bed reading a copy of the Eagle magazine. It was full of fascinating adventures. Often michael dreamed of traveling the globe, building dams and bridges. Sixty years later Michael sat at his writing desk,…
Watching from afar
So much variety you are amazing creatures but so deadly. Yes I watch from afar, for you are my stock in trade. My teacher said just sit and study them, there is such variety. They may drive you mad, but…
Freedom can be hard to find
What do you mean, he’s not coming: a daughter of Scotland is ready to greet him. We took her in the flush of youth’ moulded her. She requires loyalty. She is amazing, Ready to go. Washed and brushed. The cream…