"The King insists, my lady, he has much to consider and does not wish to interrupt your slumber. Please, after you.” Counsellor Jerethan wiped the sweat from his overactive brow and hustled Queen Imsin of Dracwell into her warm, firelit room. This was the fourth time this week he had been required to convince the... Continue Reading →
A Contractual Obligation
On June 24, 2017, Achilles Cage (born Darren Christian Cage), a 39 year old British professional wrestler employed by Global Wrestling Championships (GWC) died, live on TV, in strange and controversial circumstances. When I, Jason Keith, a sports investigative journalist for 15 years, received a telephone call from wrestling historian, John F Hunter, offering to put me in touch with someone who maybe knew more about it those circumstances, how could I refuse?
Finding Herself
The trip to Greece had been exactly what the Doctor ordered for Amanda. The 4th night, was not.
A Peek Behind the Curtain
"I pulled people along when they didn't want to be pulled, I challenged people when they didn't want to be challenged. I earned that right." Michael Jordan, The Last Dance During this lockdown period I've strangely struggled with what to do with myself during the evening once the kids are in bed. In what seems... Continue Reading →
You Can’t Say That
This is a rambling, probably incoherent post. Recently, I've found myself thinking about a conversation I had a couple years ago with someone. I was having a difficult time, dealing with alot of chaotic thoughts and feelings. I decided to confide in this person as they were a person of authority who would probably need... Continue Reading →
The Post-Human Movement
14 April 2023 From: DanielDGardener@gmail.c0m To: B&FGardener@yahoo.c0.uk Hey Mum, How are you both coping? How is Dad today? Is he still confined to the one room? Thought I'd send a quick email over before going to bed. I left the house today! My first time in 3 weeks, just to pick up some food. I... Continue Reading →
Job Vacancy
Chapter 1 Do you like high stakes? Are you an internet search wizard? Can you keep a secret? We're hiring! Call us today! I'd been sat in front of the laptop now for at least 2 hours. Between ordering coffees from the comfortable surroundings of table 106 of generic coffee place number 5 in the... Continue Reading →
The Night Stigs Pub Got Dezza’d
I ken this guy right, his names Dezza, he drinks in ma local. He's a sound enough guy, one o they guys who tends tae go unnoticed places, he'll be there no really contributing, jist laughing at the patter. Anyway, me and ma mates were all stood aboot yin Friday night having a pint and... Continue Reading →
Selected
Most mornings were the same back then. I woke up, I had breakfast, I got dressed and went to school. 5 days a week, every week for 8 years. The morning in question was just another one of those. 1 Wednesday in 1 week out of 52, but when I close my eyes I can... Continue Reading →
Lessons Learned: A Letter to My Lads
A letter to my lads, It takes time. Maybe longer than you want it to. But trust me, you'll find the real you eventually and it'll change your life. It's easy to say it doesn't matter what people think but we both know that it does. What's more important is working out who the right... Continue Reading →