Before I was born, he began his reign of terror. Then he waited for me to add to his list. He dug his claws in deep I’d be his next passenger. Forty-two years on my shoulder Tap. Tap. Tap. “Wrong.” “Nothing.” “No-one” “Don’t” I never saw him that was his cruelest trick. A sick game... Continue Reading →
John’s Vest
Everyday, John wakes up and thinks about the vest. He wakes up and thinks about having to put it on. It's there in the corner of his room, waiting for him. Haunting him. He's had his sleep, he's had his respite. Now it's time to wear it again. It turns his stomach. Another day with... Continue Reading →
The Liminal
I glance down as a notification pops up in the bottom right hand corner of my screen. I lazily click on it, expecting confirmation of a decision on my most recent case. Instead the words DECISION: PENDING fill the screen. My blood (is it blood?!) runs through me, cold as ice. My hand holding the... Continue Reading →
My Little Anchor
My little life anchor. I miss you so much. I miss you everyday and every single night. When I come into our bedroom and you're not lying in the most awkward of places, I wonder where you are. During the middle of the night I look towards the bottom of the bed and I wonder... Continue Reading →
Shadows of the Past – New York
I was 8 months old when my parents relocated to Buckfern, Utah, it was home to me. I had a great childhood and like most only-children, my pops was my hero. Everything he did I wanted to do. He played baseball with the Buckie Ferns and he could hit a ball for what seemed like... Continue Reading →
A Visit
John Daniels clicked on the kettle, grabbed a mug from the overhead cupboard and shot a teabag in from a couple metres away basketball style. “Boom!” he shouted out, celebrating away to himself. He turned to look out at the back garden - kids toys everywhere he shook his head and added it to the... Continue Reading →
Them – Part 1
As the rain pelted down hard against his leather hood, Jackson glanced up and down the empty road before crossing towards the pub. The small act was a force of habit now, more than a precaution, it was a comforting thought that somewhere out there, there may actually still be cars on the road. Finally... Continue Reading →
Blood Donor
The train thundered in exactly on time. Outside, it was dark and the streetlights that shone on the platform left it looking peaceful, as hints of mist rose up through the cold night. The passenger lifted a small backpack from the luggage rack above, pulled a warm bobble hat over their shaven head and zipped... Continue Reading →
Bruce Claus – A Christmas Poem for Kids
Here's a question for your Mother, Did you know Santa had a brother? On Christmas Eve he sets off too, Delivering presents to me, or you. It's not a bike or toys in his sack, Something much less fun, and much more black, This isn't nice, but I must insist, You hear this tale of... Continue Reading →
Writer’s Block
I'm in a pickle. I don't know what to do. The only thing I have left is to write it down and hope someone out there believes me. I've spoken to my publisher, my agent, my friends, christ even my loved ones. They don't want to know! I'll try to explain. 4 years ago, I... Continue Reading →