People are friendlier, they’d help if you got stabbed, you know, dial 999 for you. They just wouldn’t in the south. But it rains a lot: makes everything green. Clouds decorate huge skies, something to look at while you wait for the bus – today’s only bus trundling through mountains, by glistening water to a small … ... more ...

Patches
Patches There used to be a secret thing only for old women and certainly not happening here. Imagine my confusion … ...more...

Specificity – 100 words
Specificity Findus crispy pancakes served with peas and you’re supper after school, Grange Hill on the telly. Armani glasses anchoring expensively streaked … ...more...

Letter to Piggy’s aunt – 100 words
Letter to Piggy’s aunt Dear Celia, I apologise for Jack’s behaviour, especially after you showed him so much kindness. I had such high hopes that he could … ...more...

free writing – 100 words
free writing when you finish it needs a full stop period how else would anyone know and if you … ... more ...

Life and soul – 100 words
Life and soul When she lived with a drinker she learned to spot when their focus had shifted to an internal, … ... more ...

Forced adoption – 100 words
Forced adoption Imagine him saying 'mama' and fat fists reaching out, his stumbling steps, rushing through school … ... more ...

A bad taste – 100 words
A bad taste Laughter, catching-up chatter, night cold leaks in as the door opens, other diners sit, study … ... more ...