Published inAbout 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 inILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-onlyMollie’s Chance To ShineA 1,200 word story — The pile of Christmas decorations which greeted me as I came in to work wasn’t exactly what I wanted to see. …Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·5 days agoMember-onlyFamily PlanningA 1,200 word story — Ella stood in the hallway, studying her reflection. It was the one room in the flat big enough for anyone to stand far enough away from the mirror that they were able see their complete outfit. Ella had on bright blue stripey leggings, a short pink skirt and flowery blouse…Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
Published inWriters’ Blokke·Sep 19Member-onlyCall For Luvver BoyA 1,800 word story — Ella sighed. Yet another text from Alan! For weeks he’d bombarded her with calls, apologising for the controlling behaviour which had resulted in her leaving, pleas to change her mind, or requests she return to their former home to collect things of hers he’d found. At first she’d replied as…Fiction8 min readFiction8 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 17Member-onlyMeeting AngelA 1,200 word story — “You’re a good man, George … but …” George scrambled back to his feet, slipping the ring into his pocket. “Right, well let’s go for a drink and …” He stopped, guessing she wouldn’t want to eat with him now. He’d still try to persuade her to accept a drink…Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 15Member-onlyA Glimmer Of LightA 1,000 word story — “Any idea where you’d like to go on holiday?” Kevin asked. He had to. If he didn’t let his wife have a say in their plans he’d never hear the end of it. …Short Fiction4 min readShort Fiction4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 14Member-onlyArranging DaffodilsA 2,300-word story — My sister Freya is very serious about flower arranging. She’s so keen she finds it hard to understand that others don’t share her passion. She’s even tried to drag me to classes once or twice. “It just not my sort of thing,” I told her. “Why not?” “I prefer baking…Fiction10 min readFiction10 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 13Member-onlyWalking The DogA 2,000 word story — “Horace sit!” He did; on Lynne’s foot. Pleased with himself for being so obedient he wagged his tail and sniffed hopefully at the pocket where she kept the meaty treats. Lynne was cold, wet and muddy. She was all tangled up, in an extendable dog lead and bits of bramble…Fiction9 min readFiction9 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 13Member-onlyLucky To Be AliveA 2,700 word story — The High Street feels sticky. I’m not just referring to the tarmac melting underfoot, although that’s happening on some roads. The air seems thicker somehow and people appear to be wading through it as though the heat has melted away their energy and enthusiasm. They’re slumped sweating around the fountain…Fiction11 min readFiction11 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 11Member-onlyLearning To Handle I.T.A 750 word short story — When I told Neil that I’d decided to ‘face my fear’, he looked delighted, then very quickly seemed to be trying to hide that reaction. He took my hands and looked closely into my face. “Are you absolutely sure? I’ll buy you a drink and you can wait in the…Fiction4 min readFiction4 min read
