Front Window

"Being stuck in a wheelchair with a broken leg and a pair of binoculars is asking for trouble"

Dave sat staring out at the snow. He was bored already. His friends had only left half an hour ago but already the day stretched into nothingness.He glanced down at the white plaster cast encasing his left leg.“Come to France,”...

Because She’s Worth It

"The substitute teacher makes a big impression on his English class..."

The substitute English teacher seemed harmless enough when he first entered the classroom just a few mornings ago. “Good morning everyone, I'm Mr Brodie and I'll be covering Miss Johnson’s classes for the rest of the term.“Tara rolled her eyes as...

Those Afternoon Meetings

""I'm in a meeting, darling. I'll be home later.""

Sonja was late, as usual. I went ahead and ordered two large glasses of Chardonnay anyway. So I’m sitting, watching the condensation form on the outside of the glass, running in tiny rivulets as I anticipated... anticipated what, exactly? We have...

Patti Cake

"Some girls want their cake and eat it"

“Gay Cake” row rumbles on! The headline was plastered over half the front page of the Belfast Telegraph.I drop the newspaper onto the counter along with the morning post. The Asher’s bakery story is still the main talking point. I...

The Hotel Receptionist

"When a hotel receptionist says 'If you need anything, don't hesitate to call', she means it."

I’d arrived later than expected. As I dragged the useless suitcase through the revolving doors, I could hear my heels clicking on the floor.She glanced up at me, her long hair hung over her face like a veil until she...

Picking the Groupie

"A girl is picked to provide the after gig entertainment for the singer"

“Thank you very much Dublin... Goodnight.”The cheering rose to a crescendo as the crowd stamped their feet, baying for another encore.Just then, the house lights came on, transforming the stadium back into the slightly decrepit lesiure centre. Amy glanced around, searching...