London Calling (Extract)
The ferry pulled away from the dock. The departure horn bellowed into the night sky. The thick plumes of smoke were barely visible. A few stars speckled the darkness. Anton stood by the railings of […]
Short Stories
The Bank of Immorality (Extract)
George flicked his red silk tie into place and smiled with contentment at his reflection in the bathroom mirror. He opened his mouth and flossed his white teeth, taking special care with his new filling. […]
Tortured with Nails (Extract)
Harry screamed with pain. Ron put down the pliers, the fingernail still attached. “Tell me what I want to know” hissed Ron between his teeth; his bloodshot drunken eyes heightening his menacing look. “I don’t […]
Four Journeys (Extract)
Four seventeen year old friends walk home from school, laughing and joking with each other. Dave’s parents are liberal and promote equality for all within the home. He’s a successful businessman, she’s a homemaker. They […]
The Breakfast Factory (Extract)
John lay in bed wondering if he could get away with a sick day. He didn’t mind the job but it was hard work. His mouth was dry. He opened his eyes but the little […]
Family Ties (Extract)
The telephone number remained in John’s pocket for two weeks. Each time that he rummaged in there for change, he felt the raggedy note first. He had no idea what he should do or how […]
The Hostel
Big Ger spoke in a rough way to disguise how soft he was. His six foot and a bit frame coupled with his bearded face gave him the look of a Hell’s Angels gang member. […]