A momentary shock.
Foot sore and tired Buster crested the slope, what he saw unsettled him. A vast desert like panorama stretched as far as he could see. Now he knew where the strange smell that had been assaulting his nostrils was coming…
Banter with Henrietta
I assure you that Henrietta loves chattering. A chatterbox Henrietta may be, but she also makes great coffee. I first met Henrietta six months ago, her infectious smile had me hooked from the moment she landed in my lap, as…
The international press and a wee dram
Relaxing at Cameron Lodge, Shara allowed her thoughts to return to last night. As an amateur astronomer she had taught herself to look for the unexpected. But seeing a amber dragon with the ability of a chameleon was beyond the…
The Starfire Tug
Shara Langstaff was pleased to be on holiday. Although she loved working as an engineer on the Starfire tug. A recent event had unsettled her. Her best friend Louise had been seriously injured in a collision with a car. Shara…
A Dales Lass
High on the remote moorland a young girl sat. By her side lay a sketch pad, if you been able to turn the pages, you would marvel at the detailed drawings of Dales plants and wildlife. Having just finished a…
After the Event
Buster sat and stared at the empty seat, wanting to turn the clock back. Since the death of Louise, he had been wandering the streets. Living day to day, eating any scraps of food available. All his dignity had gone.…
We have refunded your deposit
Dear Miss Leadbreaker. The hotel receptionist reported that you failed to arrive for your room booking. Fortunately there is a great demand for rooms when the racetrack is in use. We reallocated your room to a Arab gentleman. He was…
A Fateful Day
Somewhat of a bruiser and black as the ink of spades Buster was appropriately named. If you wanted anything doing Buster was your chap. However today he was attempting to be good. Louise had told him this was a town…