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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →