The doors flew open and I stood up as people ran past me, voices echoing off the bright white walls. “Emergency, coming through!” “Mind out the way please!” “Watch out!” I watched as they disappeared through another door, the sound travelling with them. Sinking down into the chair, I was engulfed by silence once more.Continue reading “My world”
Category Archives: Fiction
Dream notes
My friend Vic sent me a message the other day, briefly outlining an incredibly random dream of hers that I’d been in. Just a few sentences, none of it really making sense. I decided to try and create a short story out of it, and here’s the result…comments and thoughts gratefully received, as always! ********************************Continue reading “Dream notes”
First kiss
He led the way, strong and sure of himself. She followed behind, watching the way his legs carried him through the undergrowth. His voice carried on the wind, his laugh echoing off the mountains as they walked. She liked it. She watched him, when he wasn’t looking. Studying his face, she took in the salt-and-pepperContinue reading “First kiss”
A nice cup of tea
Helen sat at the kitchen table, her stomach in knots. She looked down at her hands, the paleness of her fingers contrasting with the dark wood. Her fingertips rested on a groove, and her face tensed as she remembered how it got there. ‘What are you doing?’ He shouted, and she flinched as he raisedContinue reading “A nice cup of tea”
The Paps Life 