I'm not an expert on fiction writing, heck, my dreams of seeing my book in bookshops are yet to be realised, but I have learned some interesting things whilst honing my craft and I would like to share them with you, dear blog reader. There will always be those ready and willing to impart their …
Tag: short story
Arcane Insane – Part 2
5. Clickety Clack The train tracks glinted in the moonlight as they stretched out from the Arcane Town and into the dark countryside. They reminded Janey of long threads of spiders silk laid out to trap unwary day people. But when the clouds shrouded the Moon the tracks just looked old and tired. No one …
Writing Challenge: Trespass
My Dearest Friend, I know it's been almost three years since we last spoke and I know you blame me for what happened to your parents and your husband. Before you screw up this letter I beg you read it at least once. If you then choose to do nothing I will understand. I live …
Writing Challenge: Jester’s Mistake
I was a good teacher you know. Once. Back in the day. Back when teaching meant something, when there was respect for teachers. Not like today. I wouldn't want to be a teacher these days. Too much interactive gadgetry for my tastes. And the paperwork. Christ on a cracker, the paperwork is demoralising as hell. …
Arcane Insane – Part 1
1. The Jibba-Jabba It was a dark and gloomy night in Arcane Town. Werewolves howled at the moonlight, vampires snarled at the werewolves and the zombies moaned at everyone. Only the insane walked the streets after sunset and only the sane locked their doors and hoped the sunrise would come again. Janey Thomas gazed at …
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