Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Patsy CollinsThe travelling writer — Hi. I’m Patsy Collins aka the travelling writer. I got that nickname as I spend a lot of my time making things up and writing them down whilst traveling in a campervan with my husband, Gary Davies, who is a photographer. …About Me4 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·5 hours agoMember-onlyDoing the Right ThingA 1000 word story — Veronica switched on the TV and sank onto the sofa with a sigh. She reached for her cup of tea, ready to enjoy the last instalment of the drama she’d been following. The phone rang. She tried to ignore it, ten to one it was a salesman wanting to sell…Fiction5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-onlySomething For The Weekend?A 900 word Short Story — Gemma loved her Saturday job at the pharmacy. It wasn’t as glamorous as the clothes shops where her friends worked and didn’t seem such a good place to meet boys as the music megastore would have been, but it had advantages. It was close to home and her boss, Mr…Fiction4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·2 days agoMember-onlyBuying Bread From The Shop On The CornerA 1,900 word short story — Wilbur Green stood back to allow the woman in the suit to order her sandwich ahead of him. He wasn’t in a hurry as it always took him a long time to decide. On offer was bread, brown, granary, wholemeal or white in slices, or rolls or baguettes in the…Fiction8 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·3 days agoMember-onlyLetting Things GrowA 2,500 word story — “You doing anything on Saturday?” Tony asked. “Louise and I could do with you if not.” “Count me in for whatever it is,” Ryan said. “Great. We’re having a sort of dinner party and there’s this lovely girl we’d like you to meet. We’re sure you’re perfect for each other.” …Fiction10 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·5 days agoMember-onlyYour Granddad’s Stuck Up A Tree AgainA 1100-word short story — “Lilly, your granddad’s stuck up a tree again,” my gran says when I answer my mobile. “OK, I’ll be there in a few minutes.” At my grandparents’ house, I hear Gran talking to my son. I follow her voice and sure enough Granddad is sat in the old Bramley tree…Fiction5 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jul 31Member-onlyWell Prepared For ChristmasA 2000 word short story — Jo knew she’d bought too much food. Her brother had teased her and her husband, Duncan, about it earlier in the year. “She goes berserk at Christmas and I just know she’ll be even worse now she’s got a husband to fuss over,” Marc said. “It’s not true!” Jo had…Fiction9 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 30Member-onlyMurder At Solent CastleA 4,300 word short story — “Remember the murder holes I showed you earlier?” George the tour guide asked. Adam and the rest of his class did. They were above the castle entrance. Any soldiers waiting above could fire arrows or drop things onto anyone trying to force their way in. “Look over there,” George pointed…Fiction17 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jul 29Member-onlyHome PortA 2,000 word story — There was quite a wind as we waited along the sea wall. I was glad of it as that would explain my tears though why I’d be worried I couldn’t say. Nobody would be looking at me. Those wives and sons, mothers and sweethearts would all be looking away from…Fiction8 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 29Member-onlyGood BoyA 2000 word short story — Jamie wanted to play with the other boys, but couldn’t risk it. If he was naughty, they’d send him away. They might say he was so naughty nobody could look after him. The sun shone into his eyes, making him squint. Jamie longed to leave his red plastic seat on…Fiction9 min read
