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Dirty Hands
He was supposed to propose. That was all I wanted. A ring. It didn’t have to be fancy, or expensive, I knew we weren’t a wealthy couple, so it was fine. It would have been fine. Silver, rather than platinum. Lab diamonds instead of mined. Half a carat instead of one. I was willing to…
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Flashback – Delmore Manor
Part One Night had already fallen by the time Chris arrived at Delmore Manor. He had driven for hours and all he could think about was how badly he needed a slice of toast and a good night’s sleep. His Aunt’s manor struck a fearsome figure against the dark sky. The windows were empty and…
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The Great Gourmand
The children stopped eating in August. Not one by one, but all at once. Every child under twelve in this town eschewed food at the beginning of the month, with no rhyme or reason. My surgery was suddenly full to the brim of hysterical parents, wondering why little Timmy and Tabatha were on hunger strike,…
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Birthday Cake
Oh, this is going to be a good day. Such a wonderful day. There is such a delicious cake for us to enjoy. I have balloons. So many balloons. Pink and blue. My favourite colours, filled with the breath from my body and flying all around their pen. My little piggies are awake, shuffling and…
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Sincerely, Jennifer x 