The Social Club
She was not yet nineteen, but carried herself with attitude; refusing to pay the membership fee, to enter the run down ex army hut, which served as the hospitals social club. So I called for two tumblers of our best…
Memories from Childhood
Some would say move on, but how can I, for no one has laid hands on me for a year. There was a boy who came every day. He loved the walled garden, he explored every nook and cranny. Marvelled at…
The Troupe.
The troupe came over the hills under my guidance, singers, musicians, and acrobat's, my friend Dom was our guide. He knew these troubled lands well. So we avoided the black wolf clan and reached Einar's house safely. None knew our…
The Strid on the Wharfe
To PJ. I am sad to hear the news about your mother. We have never met, but I know what it is like to lose those we love. Tim all you have to do is wade across. I dare…
The Lord called at Dawn
The fine dew works its way through my shoes to my feet, whilst the pungent aroma from the heated piles of wood reminds me of my grandfather. He came over with William the Duke of Normandy. Memories they are strange, one…
The Spanish Inn
As the lady walked by Ethan wondered could he make the conquest. It was strange that the challenge had been made by her husband, but the money deposited in Ethan's account was very real. Ethan smiled, he was already looking…
Looking for Karen.
Being paid twice for doing what he enjoyed most suited Julian, music had always been his first love. Now joined by Sara and Pete, the music that the three of them created felt good. Pete loved being a street artist,…
It Happen’s
We went for a drive - then we got lost - that's how it started. None of us knew what was about to happen. Billy had been driving whilst the rest of us drank home made gin. I did not…
A Doctor and his Music.
Doctor Benjamin was proud of his ability to analysis his customers. He would also only treat those who asked few questions. He had adapted and taped his favourite piece of Schubert, Der Doppelgänger. Very few who visited his consulting…
Limited Lock Down
Why did you lock me in, why do you put me behind bars, should I not be free? Free to wander, to live my life like you, to make my own decisions, for good or bad. To spend more time…