The Self Entitled SpeciesEvery species on our planet exhibits self-entitled behaviour. Whether it’s the basic survival instinct of killing for food, disturbing…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
The QuarryThe two boys stood side by side. Only a few centimetres separated them. Without turning, Simon spoke to his younger brother, “Hey, Michael…Nov 8, 20191Nov 8, 20191
That Sonic Redesign: Embracing the WeirdRemember those simpler times. Sitting on the bedroom floor, Lego strewn across the carpet, naked Action Man leaning against the Mega Drive…May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
MothAn aeroplane slowly tore away at a strip of white in the sky, ripping between the blue either side. Somehow we’d got on to the topic of…Feb 21, 2019Feb 21, 2019
The Christmas ManMum told us not to bother The Christmas Man. He wouldn’t leave his house all year, except for Christmas time — specifically, advent and…Nov 30, 2018Nov 30, 2018
Fresh As DaisiesI recall looking over the fence at my neighbour’s washing line. At the clean clothes hanging up there, drying in the sun. Well, I presume…Nov 7, 20182Nov 7, 20182
FloatingWe were young and hot. Not a wisp of cloud above us. The usual cocktail of molecules, atmospheric junk, dust and general fluff which…Oct 16, 20181Oct 16, 20181
CraneSarah’s heels smacked against the cobbled pavement with percussive pock sounds. Her conservative dress was smart, devoid of creases and the…Sep 17, 2018Sep 17, 2018
YellowThe knife swept my forearm. Yellow blood dripped through the sliced skin. I’d forgotten. They didn’t make ours red. I hadn’t bled in years…Aug 23, 2018Aug 23, 2018
Shelves“It was free!” the man opposite me exclaimed. No warning; an otherwise silent bus journey. “Can you believe it?” he continued, his index…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
