The Soldier
Sometimes, on these icy cold nights, when I squat by the campfire, my ears still ringing, my muscles still aching, …
Tag: short story
The Mother Provides
When the long cold winter finally burst into glorious spring, I was too big with child to till the fields …
The Exile
The day little Saamar set out for Taivaros to become our Kiralus Reincarnate, the whole village turned out to sing him …
Beware!
Heimar embraced his cousin then looked both ways into the dark before closing the door. ‘Come, come into the warmth, …
He has returned to us!
Ambassador Avalus Berisalzon shuffles from aching foot to aching foot, thrusts his hands deeper into his pockets and wraps his …
Shakespearean Mysteries, Myths and Yarns
William Shakespeare is more than a mere man. He’s more than a famous author. He’s even more than a myth. …
Secrets and Suspicions
An epistolary novelette inspired by Jane Austen’s unfinished novel Sanditon When Elizabeth Howard is invited to spend a few weeks …
Out of the Ashes
Can a new love be born out of the ashes of an old love gone wrong? This is the dilemma …
Desideratum
Linda is bereft when Marcus, her enchanting young hairdresser, announces he’s returning to England. Linda offers to marry him so …
Ever the Bridesmaid
Helen has made the mistake of being a bridesmaid three times. But on this, her first trip overseas, is it …
A Cry in the Dark
A young girl is in terrible distress and Mrs Graham won’t let Marilyn rest until she’s found her. The …
Last Fare
A late-night fare brings closure for an unhappy taxi driver. It’s funny the things you think about when you’re …