Death Moan There’s nothing new, interesting or particularly clever about deciding to take your own life. Especially, when it’s muggins here who actually does the job of transporting it to the Ever Rafter – That’s the boat that we use. Time was the ‘ER’ was a simple wooden raft; a functional item […]
The Psychology Behind Dark Science Fiction and Horror… As a dark Sci-Fi author, I’m often asked exactly what dark science fiction is. … well, I was asked yesterday and thought it was an interesting question. The borders between horror and science fiction can seem a little hazy. Typically, the works of Arthur C […]
Being a horror and Sci-Fi author, I am (as you might imagine) an avid reader, and when I’m on the move or doing mindless tasks like cleaning my house, doing admin or going for a drive, there’s nothing I love more than to pop an audio book on. Fast forward to this morning, I […]
Actually in June. One of the stories ‘The Room’ in the original SleepTalker raised a lot of questions about the stalker. The sequel delves into his rather disturbing backstory. Here is a wee snippet: The Room 2 Back When Sophie Was Alive What is it about staring into another person’s eyes that makes them feel […]
Most of the time I’d sit and stare. That’s how it started I think. Her eyes were the open doorway between this place and the next, not that I knew that back then. Though, somewhere in the back of my consciousness I knew that if I spent too long in that place I’d […]
Coffee Shop Girl 2 Kay “I put this… here?” “Oh god!” He can’t be doing that. “Mr Snaggles, please put that table down.” “Is ok, I help. You want it in shop?” “No, no.” He’s not going to change his mind, is he? “Oh, yes thank you in shop would be fine.” “Is good. I […]
Sunshine on A Cigarette “Ahh Sunshine, even brighter than the… actually scratch that; It’s impossible. Pass me another cigarette, would you?” “You don’t smoke.” “I could smoke.” “No, you couldn’t.” Are they fighting again? “Who says I’m gonna smoke it anyway?” “So why do you want one?” “To stop you smoking them.” Really? Why […]
The Curse Of 2016 The Year of The Scythe I died last year. Dangerous time to be a musician, or a celebrity of any kind really! I remember thinking: If I can just last a little longer – see 2017 in then I’ll be fine; the curse will be lifted, I’ll be immune. Fat […]
Supply Teacher Part II Prologue Dave closed his eyes, took a deep breath and rested his head on the driver’s side window; He welcomed the familiar incandescent waves from the radio, allowing them to wash right through him. It was a song that always meant so much – In times of trouble or deep […]
Excuse Me As a kid, I wished I had one of those stop watches – you know the ones? You hit stop and time stands still for everyone except you. I remember thinking how great that would be. The things I would get done. As a kid, it would be the homework and the […]