Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Patsy CollinsThe travelling writer — Before I do anything else, let me tell you about my free short story collection Not A Drop To Drink. You can download it from Amazon or Apple here and from other retailers here.About Me5 min readAbout Me5 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Mar 13Member-onlyWorld’s Best SisterA 1,200 word story — “Happy birthday, Gran,” Natalie whispered as she stepped out into the garden. Might as well say it there as anywhere else. There was no proper place to remember her, thanks to Felicity being so unreasonable! A splash of bright orange, Gran’s favourite colour, caught her attention. There was a broken…Fiction5 min readFiction5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 11Member-onlyOffice AngelA 1,500-word story — “Son, hire someone like Mrs. Highmore if you possibly can.” That was Dad’s final piece of advice as he handed over the company. Advice Gary had no intention of taking; he hated being manipulated. He remembered Dad’s secretary from when he worked in the office during college holidays. She’d been…Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Mar 7Member-onlyLuck DragonA 750 word story — Even in the faded book, the dragon was vital; alive. Energy seeped from the image. Dragons are powerful. Now that no mythical saints remain to slay them, they’re invincible. I wanted that strength. …Short Story4 min readShort Story4 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Feb 28Member-onlyThe Wedding GuestA 2,200 word story — Erin and Jude thanked the vicar and left the church hand in hand. Walking through the graveyard on a winter’s evening might have seemed a little creepy under different circumstances but Erin’s mind was full of happy thoughts. …Fiction9 min readFiction9 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 27Member-onlyWhy You Shouldn’t Peel VegetablesThere are many vegetables which are routinely peeled before consumption, when it would be much better not to — 1. Often the outside is the most colourful and flavourful part. Removing it makes your food look and taste less interesting. 2. The vitamins and minerals contained within any vegetable are often more concentrated in the peel or skin than elsewhere. …Cooking Tips3 min readCooking Tips3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 26Member-onlyBiting Her Head OffA 1,200-word story — Sally wasn’t in the best of moods as she unlocked her bakery and switched on the ovens. It was her mother-in-law’s fault. Ken’s mother sneakily criticized everything she did. She didn’t actually come out and say it; Sally could have handled that. They’d have bitten each other’s heads off perhaps…Fiction5 min readFiction5 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Feb 21Member-onlyI SpyA 1,500 word story — “I spy with my little eye, something beginning with W,” said ten-year-old Leo. “Windscreen,” Rowan guessed without stopping to think. It was right there in front of her, but she was supposed to let the kids win, wasn’t she? To win them round. That’s what a friend had advised, but…Fiction7 min readFiction7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 18Member-onlyDinner With AuntyA 2,000 word short story — “You’re too good to me,” I told Aunty over one of her splendid lunches. “Very true, Jake love. Want to show your gratitude by helping me on the computer?” “What’s the problem?” “There’s no problem, I just need to set up a direct debit and don’t want to get caught…Short Story9 min readShort Story9 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Feb 7Member-onlyPlaying PoliticsA 1,000 word story — It all started when I was down the library, trying to find an Agatha Christie I hadn’t read. It’s a tiny little branch which only opens two afternoons a week and very rarely gets new stock, so I wasn’t hopeful. With difficulty and a few painful twinges I’d managed to…Fiction5 min readFiction5 min read
