*If you’re not from London, the UK, this poem will probably be lost on you. It’s a love/hate letter to our newest subway line: the Elizabeth line.*… Read more “Dear Lizzy”
Tag: fiction
The Log Cabin
*Author’s note*It’s been so long since I’ve written a short story, I’m surprised that I even remembered how. This story was written for a prompt: a found… Read more “The Log Cabin”
Don’t Hold a Torch for me
“You’re not the Statue of Liberty. You don’t have to hold a torch for me.” That’s what Marjorie had told Oliver Sparks after she’d been diagnosed with… Read more “Don’t Hold a Torch for me”
The Elephant Ride
Suki knelt on her forelegs to allow the masters to climb on. She moaned, as her skin stung. She longed for them to take off the master-seat. … Read more “The Elephant Ride”
The Dogfight
Checkers chased after the frisbee his Master had just thrown. He caught and returned it to his Master who threw it again. Checkers caught it and held… Read more “The Dogfight”
Fast Car
Bright lights blurred past the car speeding along the country road. Bill Marshall had one arm wrapped around Lizzie’s shoulders. The wind sprinting through his hair and… Read more “Fast Car”
Empty City
A Hunger-Games esque fanfiction. I say Hunger Games, but the idea’s been done plenty of times.
Prayer
Dear God, I dream bout her again. No. Not dream. More like nightmare. She screaming, as Pa beat her. Nightmare invade my mind. I whimper. Watch Pa… Read more “Prayer”
Like a Sister
A foray into teen fiction and teen love stories.
Lip Ring
The first of my trilogy of YA love stories
James Linton Writing 