Short Story: The day we all died.

It seems simple to state but needs stating: as death spread among all of us silence followed closely.
Big cities fell quiet first. Solitary figures cut down mid-stride on arterial roads heading to the country.
No warning, no war, no newsflash, no time for a jingle and special intro, just cameras refocussed on the floor and silence [...]

Short story: The Bookseller

Rackim Wonn worked quietly and happily in his bookshop. He was never happier than stacking and restacking the shelves.
Each week he would completely reassign the order of the books he sold. This week would be the order in which the books came into the shop, next week the emotional impact he felt the book would [...]

Short story: The Cell

Dwarves pluck at his fingernails, rats nibble at his toes and water runs down the walls of his cell. He’s forgotten how long he’s been here. He isn’t allowed visitors. He’s unsure if his absence is noticed or why he’s locked away but he’s certain his crimes justify his incarceration, he must be a terrible [...]

Short Story: Rapid Weight Loss.

I opened the box, slid out the polythene wrapped instruction manual. I eagerly flipped past the instructions en Francais looking for the English version, there was none.
The advert promised RAPID WEIGHT LOSS! in just two easy steps- Plug and Play. I’d popped the purchase on my credit card to return in case it was faulty [...]