One second,you’re cartwheeling through fields of barleyThe next your back achesafter you sleep funny One second,you’re instant-messaging all nightThe next you’re falling asleepon the sofa One second,you’re… Read more “Reflections on Growing Older”
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Sixty Years to the Wrong Man
I screamed from my bed. No, it wasn’t my bed. Not even my bedroom. It belonged to this bloody care home I was living in. I glanced… Read more “Sixty Years to the Wrong Man”
The Men Downstairs
“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”
King’s Street
“Fuck off. The fuck you doing?” I roared, as I raised my fists. There were four carers around me. Two lads holding onto me, while two girls… Read more “King’s Street”
James Linton Writing 