Flash Fiction

Discover my 100 word stories and other bits and pieces added to the blog over the years.

Martyn

August 5, 2013

Martyn was a lean man, both in appearance and with the truth. Though he was easy-going and approachable it was wise never to ask about or attempt to enter his garage. The neighbours often spoke about his penchant for DIY, and in particular his wonderful patio. It was noted that he must be a perfectionist…
Thinking on your feet

July 30, 2013

When thinking on one’s feet, consider this and: Take a seat. For when you’re sitting on your arse, on a chair, the loo or grass, you’ll find the answers come much quicker, your retorts will be much slicker, (and here’s the real kicker) you sound a lot less thicker.
3am

July 23, 2013

I’d spent the last few weeks staring at the BBQ; the lid of which was still very much closed. The sun had been out but the desire to stand next to a flaming pit of coals whilst being incinerated by the fiery heart of our galaxy hadn’t really set me alight. I’d began to assess…
I just couldn’t stop it

July 16, 2013
Look both ways

July 11, 2013

I saw a sign today that read: PEDESTRIANS LOOK BOTH WAYS Beside it a man with feet in brogues and arms in a tired looking grey blazer stood staring at it. He had a toothy smile a foot wide; a great big cheesy grin that stretched from ear to ear. His eyes however, had the…