Category Archives: Short Stories

ROSEMARY’S BABY   A shadow falls across my table, and I look up from my book, stifling an expression of dismay as I recognise a former work colleague. I can’t recall her name, but fortunately she’s one of those women … Continue reading →

TRIANGLES   “I’ve found her, Rosie!” For as long as I can recall, Alice seems to have been wearing a mask.  Now it’s dropped away, and I see the Alice I remember from way back.  This Alice is dancing around, … Continue reading →

 “FINN” “You won’t succeed that way, you know.” The male voice from the bank sounded quite old, and a glance across the water confirmed this impression. “Piss off.” He chuckled, and far from pissing off, he settled on a rock, … Continue reading →

The Chosen One  Much later, on the days when Helen emerged from beneath the black cloud that dogged her waking hours, and was able to indulge in logical thought processes, she  realised that they had probably gone too far with … Continue reading →