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August 15, 2012 1 Comment Uncategorized, Writing

#91 Beth’s Left Leg

There was something not quite right with Beth’s left leg. From an early age, when she mentioned it to her mother, it was dismissed. “Don’t be silly, you’re perfect!” Later, a boyfriend besotted with her beauty, blinded by love and … Continue reading →

August 13, 2012 1 Comment Uncategorized, Writing

#90 A Wanderers Prelude

There was this one night, I musta been seventeen as I had moved outta home but was still at school. Me and Mike L. were living in this hut in the abandoned part of the train yard. I was walking … Continue reading →

August 4, 2012 Leave a comment Uncategorized, Writing

#89 To Sleep Perchance To…

My eyelids feel like tonne weights. I don’t know how much longer I can hold out. My legs are aching too obviously, I’ve never stood up for this long. My arm? Ah.. That’s a different matter. It’s not an arm … Continue reading →

August 3, 2012 Leave a comment Uncategorized, Writing

#88 Sensory Deprivation

When I awake, it is completely dark. I try to sit up but I find myself restrained. I lie for a moment, making small movements to ascertain where the restraints are placed. Wrists, elbows, throat, waist, knees and ankles. Someone … Continue reading →

August 2, 2012 Leave a comment Uncategorized, Writing

#87 Infrared

“What was her name?” “”I don’t know. We all had code-names and that was all.” “I don’t buy that shit, what is this a fucking movie?” the asshole who is clearly playing the ‘bad cop’ in this tired scenario slams … Continue reading →

August 1, 2012 Leave a comment Uncategorized, Writing

#86 In The Kitchen

The tap dripped, about once every two seconds, each drop landing in a full teacup causing the water to overflow slightly down over the pile of filthy dishes. The sink itself was completely full so with each drop a slight … Continue reading →

July 31, 2012 Leave a comment Uncategorized, Writing

#85 A Page from the Diary of Leonard Featherstone, A Man Whose Tale Will Never be Told

Once the medication kicked in, I found myself more controlled. The anxiety, depression and fits of rage abated somewhat. The initial side effects were unpleasant, but not unexpected. After a while, I became used to them. There was one though … Continue reading →

July 30, 2012 Leave a comment Uncategorized, Writing

#84 Fear and Uncertainty

“Hey.” “Hey… you!” What do I do? I mean, that guy is scary looking, he’s clearly talking to me. Head down. Keep walking. “Here, mate!” Louder now, walking towards me. Reply? No. Head down. Keep walking. His footsteps quicken. A … Continue reading →

July 29, 2012 Leave a comment Uncategorized, Writing

#83 Legacy

My name is Samuel Meyer and I am writing this note as a legacy for I am, I fear, the last of my race. For many years, my encounters with my kindred became increasingly rare. Now, if my memory serves, … Continue reading →

July 28, 2012 Leave a comment Uncategorized, Writing

#82 Sometimes

Sometimes, the thing you thought you had, turns out to be different from what you thought it was. Sometimes that’s a good thing. Like when you had that lump. You worried for weeks. Lost sleep. Started putting your affairs in … Continue reading →

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