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We tackle a wealth of topics and themes through the medium of fiction. Some are serious, some are comic… some are just plain silly.

100-Word Fiction: Tiddles the House Cat

August 21, 2015 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

100-Word Fiction: Tiddles the House Cat

For the fifth time that morning the little cat pushed her head repeatedly against the old man’s hand in a vain attempt at coaxing it into life. For ten years the lazy tuxedo had wanted for nothing. She had been doted upon to the point of obsession. Her bed had four posts, dinner was always catch of the day… and her ears were the subject of endless poggling. Leaping up … [Read more...]

100-Word Fiction: Not-So-Original Prankster

August 14, 2015 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

100-Word Fiction: Not-So-Original Prankster

If only he’d stuck to gluing pound coins to the floor. But no, he had to go further, and Manchester Printworks on Sunday morning was perfect for it. Placing a small baggy of washing powder on the ground, he stepped back and waited. “Excuse me son,” said the bemused policeman, “are those your drugs?” When all you’ve got is a childishly idiotic excuse, it turns out … [Read more...]

100-Word Fiction: Drinking with Graham

August 7, 2015 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

100-Word Fiction: Drinking with Graham

“I won’t have a pint,” said Graham moodily at the bar in the pub they always went to. “I’ll have a large water.” This was not what Simon had hoped for, even though drinking beer with Graham could be difficult and this option was cheaper. “I’m having a pint,” he tried hopefully, but Graham didn’t respond. Holding their drinks they moved down the thin, dark space, to the … [Read more...]

100-Word Fiction: Numbers Game

July 31, 2015 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

100-Word Fiction: Numbers Game

“I like you. I want you to be my girlfriend.” As the girl on the other end of the phone launched into a response, he stared intently at the mirror opposite his bed. “See, you do remember, yeah. I work with Mark at the Oriental. He gave me your number.” Looking down from the mirror he continued tapping out a text. "Okay, I’ll speak to you later." Glancing back at … [Read more...]

100-Word Fiction: Cuddling Panda Babies

July 24, 2015 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

100-Word Fiction: Cuddling Panda Babies

They were giant, fat bundles of soft-toy-fluff and all Sarah wanted to do was cuddle them. The trouble was, the panda babies were in China somewhere – on a breeding program – and Sarah was stuck in the accounts office in Macclesfield. “They’d nip you,” said her daughter, concerned over the phone, that evening. The next day, back in the workplace, Sarah tried to hone in on … [Read more...]

100-Word Fiction: Flight Check

July 17, 2015 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

100-Word Fiction:  Flight Check

The new equipment had arrived. This time Harry was certain of success. Normally he would have filmed the unboxing for his YouTube channel, but he was far too excited for that. "Power: 98%." "Camera: secure; infrared on; record activated." "Monitor: picture and sound, affirmative." “Flaps: working.” “Rotors: activated.” “Go for flight…” Gingerly, the young … [Read more...]

A Bizarre 1928 Party at Chiswick House

January 15, 2015 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

A Bizarre 1928 Party at Chiswick House

Kathryn and Nick meet 20s pianist Robert Johnson, the tempo setter for the most lavish parties in Chiswick House’s history As we trooped embarrassedly along the edge of the dual carriageway, gaggles of locals were swarming from their homes to form a steady flow of foot traffic towards Chiswick House. A swathe of groomed be-suited males waddled carefully alongside brightly … [Read more...]

The Art Theft Nobody Has Heard About

December 30, 2014 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

The Art Theft Nobody Has Heard About

Tom Goode, Managing Director of global art empire, Vitruvius, sits comfortably in the upstairs room of private members club, High Road House. His latest exhibition, ‘Silence: An Exploration in Noise’, produced by the unknown artists who make up the Vitruvius brand has just opened at the Tate Modern. The show is already sold out, following press attention which has bordered on … [Read more...]

A Thai Farm Girl & The Man from Hemel Hempstead

November 10, 2014 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

A Thai Farm Girl & The Man from Hemel Hempstead

Peering out from the corner of the stage, Padchai surveyed the clientele. Mainly western, over 60, and all looking decidedly grabby. No matter how many times she saw it, there was always something eerily creepy about this many old men in brilliant white vests and multicoloured trainers. As the music switched from a fast paced beat to a slow bluesy rhythm, Padchai hunkered down … [Read more...]

Cream in the Soup: Greg Escapes the Chateau

November 9, 2014 by Kathryn and Nick Leave a Comment

Cream in the Soup: Greg Escapes the Chateau

Monday 13th October 2008 - 18.01 (CET) This afternoon I received an omen so abundantly clear I was almost hurled sideways, Victoria’s words still ringing in my ears, “The chateau is our home, Greg. I refuse to sanction a swarm of insects which could sting our kids to death in their beds.” The line was delivered with Olympian heartlessness. I was extremely shaken, and about … [Read more...]

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