The Scarlet Parcel

"Heather is a single mother living in a pretty cottage in a picturesque English village."

A pair of blue-tits was fighting each other for exclusive access to the peanut holder Heather had just attached to the bird table. A female pheasant’s dull brown feathers twitched under a bush as it waited for Heather to return...

New Summer Outfit

"Ginny is on holiday in North Africa, nervous about her New Summer Outfit."

Ginny knew that buying her new summer outfit had been a mistake. It seemed fine when she tried it out in the shop, hidden by the heavy brown curtain. Perhaps a little skimpy for a woman in her early forties,...

Just Friends Part 2

"Sophie and Justin are just friends (Part 2)"

To begin with, Sophie’s decision not to see Justin again gave her a warm sense of vengeful satisfaction. After all, if she was such an embarrassment to him and his prissy girlfriend, why should she waste her time? She didn’t...

Just Friends Part 1

"Sophie and Justin are just friends (Part 1)"

“I’m sorry. I just don’t believe you. And if I can’t believe you, why should I trust you? How can I commit to you in a relationship?” Sophie had to admit that Malcolm had a point, but one far too...

Creamfields

"Every year in Ireland and the UK, there is a festival known as Creamfields."

Pumping. Thumping. Jumping. The sun shone on the fields and on the grass as Kirsten jumped and swung and swirled in the mass of other revelers at the festival. Around her the sounds of trance and house bounced and beat...