Published inNew Writers Welcome·PinnedMember-onlyHave Dog Will Travel: Part 3Family Travel Blog — So far in this series, I have written about my thoughts before the trip in Part 1 and then the drive from Czechia to Wales in Part2. …Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Published inScuzzbucket·PinnedMember-onlyPresenceA narrative poem — She feels it over her shoulder. Looking around there is nothing but air. Her familiar surroundings are all she sees. She turns back to her desk, there it is again. This time in the window, a reflection, a stare. From the corner of her eye, now she is sure. A presence, not friendly, wanting into her…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Published inScuzzbucket·PinnedMember-onlyFollowedA short story — “I think that drone is following us.” We had been walking along the high street enjoying our time together. I was trying to be a good boyfriend and pretend I was enjoying the clothes shops but I didn’t have to pretend the rest of the time. Jane was great and…Short Story4 min readShort Story4 min read
Published inMove Me Poetry·PinnedMember-onlyThe Unseen ManA poem — Everywhere he goes he is a man alone. Unseen and unnoticed in his own zone. At times it is fun being the seer. When people have no shame they can be freer. He sees their joy. He feels their loss. He views their secrets. He knows their thoughts. But an…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Published inNew Writers Welcome·PinnedMember-onlyVowsShort Fiction — Together they silently walked towards the restaurant, each hoping that the other would say what needed to be said. Neither of them wanted to take the plunge and be held accountable. They each felt that the other wanted the same thing, but it was so difficult to be sure. But…New Writers Welcome3 min readNew Writers Welcome3 min read
Published inPoetic Essences·Aug 31, 2022Member-onlyWindowA poem — Lost in space, wanting to achieve. Unsure of the how, the why, the what. Look out at the world, it’s OK to dream. See that old man, now you have a scene. It may just seem banal, yet pay attention. Enter another’s world, imagine the what, the where, the how. …Poetic Essences1 min readPoetic Essences1 min read
Published inScuzzbucket·Aug 27, 2022Member-onlyMood ShiftA poem — Doors slam and locks click. Sunshine that was once visible becomes a memory. Days which were full of hope suddenly seem lifeless, pointless. Flowers are shades of grey. Faces appear disinterested. My heart beats as a slow-motion drum. Breaths catch, and tears wish to fall. Get away, be alone, no other needs to see this. They don’t understand. I…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Aug 17, 2022Member-onlyRunning on EmptyA short story — Something’s not right. Just then there was a loss of power. It came back but that wasn’t a good feeling. I tell myself that it was probably nothing. I have to, I can’t imagine breaking down out here. …Short Story3 min readShort Story3 min read
Published inNew Writers Welcome·Aug 7, 2022Member-onlyHave Dog Will Travel: Part 2Family Travel Blog — I wrote the first part of this article before my family trip to Wales. We would be travelling from the Czech Republic and my main concerns were about the long drive and how my 15-month-old labrador would cope with the journey. Well, some things went well and others didn't. …Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
Published inNew Writers Welcome·Jul 14, 2022Member-onlyHave Dog Will Travel: Part 1Family Travel Blog — There is a first time for everything and that always makes me feel nervous. But when the firsts are multiplied and compounded then that also increases the nervousness. Next week will be the first time I drive from Czechia to the UK to visit my family. Usually, we would fly…New Writers Welcome2 min readNew Writers Welcome2 min read