There's no such thing as normal
It was a bright, if slightly chilled, morning on Gravel Bay Beach. The large stretch of beach beyond him was quiet, just the way he liked it. He strode along, coffee cup in hand, as his labrador Elmer bounded back and forth presenting all sorts of items in his mouth. It was the best way... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Jeff Brooks Short Stories 