FICTION

Below are links to my recent short stories.

Big Crow

‘He always thought he could fly. From the age of seven he’d wiggle his fingers…’

Short Story in Postbox

‘I go in April when I wake up and my mouth’s parched as if dreams have sucked me dry.’

Short story in Fictive Dream

‘Viv and Dan sat on the edge of the cliff watching the birds dip and soar like a moving veil.’

Short story in The Storms

‘People can be so unexpected. One minute they’re all over you asking questions. Then, puff…’

Short story in Northern Gravy

‘Mae found them in March and buried what she’d found in April.’

Short story in Northwords Now

‘I had never been part of something important.’

Short story in Postbox

‘Evelyn sat on the chair in the middle of the living room with the cardboard box next to her feet.’

Short story in Pushing Out the Boat

It was mid afternoon when Craig started walking. At the edge of the moor, he flung himself down…’

Short story in PENning