Dying is just a new beginning. The scrap of land Asling’s bones lay beneath was unloved. Deeply rooted sunny dandelions dipped their heads in the light breeze. She had no monument, but someone had laid a rudimentary marker. Aiden’s long black coat soaked up the sunshine, but barely warmed his frozen heart. This was so […]
Lady of the Looking Glass: A Short Story
Sometimes, seeing is believing. Jessica woke hot and sweaty. With a thumping headache. And dry, gritty eyes. Alone. In a strange room. With no idea how she got there. She feels ill. Confused. Uncertain. What does the beautiful boy with mesmerising blue eyes have to do with this? An uplifting story about falling in love […]
Times Are Tough and Getting Tougher
June has been another tough month under Covid restrictions has passed, even though they’re easing a bit. Even homebodies like me are starting to chafe at not being able to get out and about much anymore. On the one hand, people want to get back to normal. On the other, most recognise that under present […]
Is the Old or New Normal Better For You?
It’s been a while since we went into lockdown, and restrictions are finally easing. We can eat out, go shopping and send our kids to school. Politicians have “won” the war on Covid, and are now talking about economic recovery and “getting back to normal,” even though many of us don’t have a normal to […]
Ship in a Bottle: A Slightly Scary Short Story
Alone in space… Almost. Edith wasn’t looking for adventure. Didn’t want the glory. Just needed the money. She’s a kitchen hand. Doesn’t know what to do with an empty ship in deep space. No idea if she can get home. Or how to. “Ship in a Bottle” by Alexandria Blaelock, was free on this website […]
Carlton the Human Hairpin
I have to start by saying this is not the post I set out to write, and if you’re not fond of clowns, you should immediately shut the page down and move on to something less frightening. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Now. I’ve written before about appropriateness in clothing and a little about […]
Shining Star: A Short Story
An author. An actor. An absolute mess! It’s a beautiful day at the movie studio. But author Jessica Mason thinks she might send her hero to Egypt. Then she meets him in the flesh of actor Jason Winter. He’s larger than life. And twice as attractive. She’s out of her depth. Can’t keep her story […]
Long Weekend in the Snow: A Slightly Scary Short Story
Lies, Revenge and Black Magic. A beautiful cosy cottage in the mountains. Toasty warm inside beside the wood fire watching the snow fall outside. The perfect romantic getaway if ever there was one. City girl Jennifer waits for Justin to return with supplies. Alone. Cold. Hungry. A terrifying tale of love gone bad. Long Weekend […]
Henchmen
Who knew there was a reason henchmen (aka henchers) are called henchmen?
New! Short Story Sunday
I’ve started a new thing I’m calling Short Story Sunday. I’m releasing some of my older stories to celebrate my upcoming Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine debut. I’m a little bit nervous, and a little bit excited, and a little bit stressed, and a little bit proud. Because it marks a new phase in my writing […]
Kiss of Death: A Modern Myth Short Story
Life and death. But not as you know it. She saw Him in a dimly lit restaurant booth. Repellent, yet fascinating. Elbows on the table. Holding a glass of red wine. Watching her over the rim. When she looked again. He was gone. No sign He was ever there. She misses Him already. “Kiss of […]
The Joy of Being
It seems to me there’s a lot of sh*t going on right now. We’re busy worrying about disease, job security, and how to make sure we don’t run out of what we see as necessary paper products. But what we’re forgetting, is that the only reason we can worry about those things, is that we […]