The Players of Empire
The Players of Empire (short fiction): when their subsidized propaganda plays end, what does a troupe of second-rate actors do […]
Fiction
Examples of my short fiction; challenges, writing prompts and flash fiction.
Short Fiction List 2026
The Short Fiction List 2026 (updated): some of the short stories posted here on the site.
‘The Queen of Fortune’ Novel Extract
‘The Queen of Fortune’ novel extract. Yari visits a Roamer fortune teller who reveals much more than expected.
Trapped in a Bottle
Trapped in a Bottle came from a writing prompt of 300 words containing three lines: I’m tired I hate this.
On the Estuary
On the Estuary is from a writer’s group prompt to write a dialogue scene in no more than 200 words.
Meeting in Vienna
Meeting in Vienna came from a set writing prompt; ten minutes or 300 words, three prompt words (oak leaf, autumn,
Bandstand in the Rain
Bandstand in the Rain came from a set writing prompt on the theme of… rain. The first time she spoke,
Brogues from Smith-Perkins
Brogues from Smith-Perkins came from a set writing prompt: describe a character through their casual outfit, writing for up to
Time in a Bottle
Time in a Bottle resulted from a set writing prompt: a family drama, no more than 500 words, containing Summer,
Mister Rabbit
Mister Rabbit resulted from a set writing prompt: a children’s story for 5-8 year-olds, no more than 500 words, containing