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One More Step
One foot in front of the other. One step after another. One foot in front of the other. One step after another. One foot in front of the other. One step after another. If I stop, rain will puddle and my shoes just aren’t in the mood, and so I walk. One foot in front…
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Seen
“Point blank execution in Brazil.” She scrolled. “Man transporting a boat gets electrocuted when his head touches the power line.” She scrolled. “Girl Walking By Road Is Hit By Car.” She clicked. Amelia immediately rolled her eyes, watching the girl strolling across a busy street, with her eyes glued to her phone, as cars sped…
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The Black Tide
Personal Log – Staff Nurse Terry Thomas – 23rd January 2079 Another boring shift today. Nothing going on, as usual, but still, money is money and every hour I’m here puts twenty quid in my bank account. Will this diary ease the boredom? Probably not, but it’s better for my mind than scrolling through social…
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The Black Tide – Part Five
2nd February 2079 Internal Memo – Ribbonvale Asylum for the Insane and Unfortunate Subject: Staff Reassignments and Patient Transfer Dear Team, Please be advised that Nursebot Zab will be covering the shifts previously assigned to Staff Nurse Terry Thomas until further notice. Please ensure to add Nursebot Zab to the charging schedule. This adjustment is…
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The Black Tide – Part Four
Personal Log – Staff Nurse Terry Thomas – 27th January 2079 She was at my flat. Nobody believes me, of course, but I know what I saw. She did something to me… I’ve tried to tell myself it was a dream. That’s what Doctor Turnips said when I tried to explain what’s been going on,…