“Help me, nurse,” I clutched my burned throat, “the Men Downstairs are coming.” “We’re coming for you, Lauren.” Squeak. Squeak. Squeak. “You’re a stupid bitch.”… Read more “The Men Downstairs”
Category: Short Stories
Claire
Dennis Spencer held up his knight and hesitated, before placing it down. David sighed and stroked his straggly beard. He picked up his queen and paused. He… Read more “Claire”
The Elephant Ride
Suki knelt on her forelegs to allow the masters to climb on. She growled, as her skin stung. She longed for them to take off the master-seat. … Read more “The Elephant Ride”
King’s Street
“Fuck off. The fuck you doing?” I roared, as I raised my fists. There were four of them around me. Two lads holding onto me, while two… Read more “King’s Street”
Unfinished Business
So, I’m dead. Now what? My name is James Marshall, although everybody calls me Jimmy, I’m 16 and I’ve just died. It’s surreal. I don’t know whether… Read more “Unfinished Business”
The Story of Esme Esmerelda
Standing in her underwear, Esme Esmerelda hated how she looked. How time had added on layers and layers of fat. How child after child had turned her… Read more “The Story of Esme Esmerelda”
One Final Dance
Albert Wetherby didn’t know where he was. He didn’t know long he’d been there and he didn’t know why his bed was empty. Where was Val? Their… Read more “One Final Dance”
