Only posting this 'cos that Claire has my arm twisted behind my back lol. This is my first chapter for my UKAWANIAY thingy, although I do need to sort out the tenses. I'm also way under on the word limit of over 4k. Maybe I'll just halve the length of my book to get round that one ;-) Opinions and crit needed, but please bear with me as I never thought I'd be writing a novel until my retirement, many moons from now and I'm feeling very unsure about it all! At least it's got me writing... But I'm not happy about the fact it's just one person's thoughts (as a lot of my stuff seems to be). I think I'll stick with that for the first chapter as it's kinda the way I write - more of an introduction, I guess; but will introduce other characters and conversation later on. Hazy, biting fingernails x ======================================

Rip'd and Torn have left the mundanity of everyday life to inhabit the bodies of King Arthur and Merlin to find out what really happened to them.

Tom Spanbauer, writing mentor to many published authors and guru to the likes of Chuck Pahlinuk, objects to the graphic portrayals of war and its carnage, while the rest of Tom's writing class critiques the author. Criticism vs. criticized results in unexpected consequences.

Sian has an unusual reaction after discovering her grandfather's body alone in his house. This is the story of dark family secrets and deception.

Just because you're dead doesn't mean you can't do the right thing.

In which Jabez agrees to aid a damsel in distress

I had the idea for this story years ago and scribbled it down on a piece of paper. It wasn't until recently that I rediscovered it and decided to see how it panned out. I'm a little rusty with my writing but trying to get back into it . . . Comments welcome.

Dark story of a woman trapped by her own helplessness in a vile and destructive relationship

This is Chapter 1 of my WANIAY attempt. My overall word count at this stage is 3028. Helpful suggestions and crit welcomed, Jay.

I wrote this short story for a competition (the theme was "shoes") but unfortunately it didn't make it . . .

An unusual crime story set in a pharmaceutical company and involving murder disguised as an accident, animal rights activists and old-fashioned sexual jealousy. The first two chapters are given below (the full story has 25 chapters and is 93,000 words long).

It's not often that Quentin Bartholomew, the MP with more than a few shady part-time interests, deigns to visit his benighted Yorkshire constituency. Judging at the "Western Night", however, was one engagement he couldn't talk his way out of. (Part one of two.)

An ILLUSTRATED story for Big Si (eddiesolo) who specified the theme. Sorry if the print's a bit big, but I had problems ....:-)

Gone are the days when the husband could lie in bed, look at his newlywed wife and say, “What shall we do today dear?” No! He knows exactly what they will do today.

A chef experiments as he awaits the Marquis de Sade....

Join Alfie, living his life immersed in the London Art Scene.

A Man's fight with his overpowering mother.

How Joe's parents met

This short is really a pre-cursor to "Heart-Shaped Pebble;" for thoser who endear to the wacky.....

Alfie's story continues ---------------

Introducing Crispin and Kate

God, flowers, anger and death. This is an old story of mine which won third prize at the Kent Literary Festival in 1998

An homage to John Barth's "Lost in the Funhouse;" it's more Wacky for wacky people.

Definitely experimental writing; hope you enjoy. Comments welcome!!!

culture shockED

Frank Morgan, ex-Phoenix Program assassin, now retired, meets a gorgeous Malaysian beauty at the blackjack table in Les Ambassadeurs, Mayfair. His chance for redemption leads the two of them around the world in a journey of surprise and discovery. The first few scenes are inlcuded, set in London.

London, 1899: Seigfried, a lowly insurance clerk, is invited by his friend from upper management to a private gentlemen's club for an "open night." Soon afterwards his friend dissappears, and Seigfried sets about trying to investigate the possibility of the dissappearance, with the club. He soon learns the hidden reasons for the club's existence, and how he, to, is connected with the club in ways he never dreamed of.

The first bit of my WANIAY story.

What if a donated organ carried more than new hope for the recipient? Part one and two here.

Julia Cross is devastated by the untimely death of her husband but eventually, she realizes it's time to move on and get her life back on track. She sells up their beloved family home and takes herself to Paris for a holiday. Whilst in Paris she takes a course in French cookery where she meets a charming man who shows her the delights of Paris. Their friendship develops into a true romance.

Too often in the modern world, our futures seem to be in the hands of people who do not listen. How do they make their choices? Choices that will affect the lives of many. 1,051 words.

The wolves are running ...

The honeymoon was over.

Evil comes in many forms. Crits. very welcome.

In which Jabez discovers his animal nature.

Spam in all its many hideous forms - why do we tolerate it? Oh, and many genuine thanks to everyone who left those funny and intelligent comments, and the ratings. (Never mind all my replies!) They've all gorn, though I will adjust the hit count. Damned hackers can't nick everything!

She would sit in one anti-macassar covered easy chair and he would sit in another. From this remote and impersonal distance he would stare at her lovingly and try to make conversation.

My first poem in nearly ten years. It was inspired by a recent trip to the Thiepval Somme Memorial in France. It's an open question aimed at MP's, terrorists, War-Mongers, World leaders and armchair generals. You know, like newspaper editors.

A Short Story a Glasgow Mans Hangover.

Prompted to expand on a poem by the same name...Can a donor organ take over a host body? I guess this is horror?

Once, years ago, I passed an elderly couple sitting on the bank of the River Dee in Chester. They had an elaborate picnic all spread out, and continued doggedly munching their sarnies while all around them people were legging it back to town to escape a threatened deluge. I've wondered, occasionally, what happened to them ...

I had a dream not a normal dream an important dream, a prophesy. Dare you read it... Do you have the balls?

Inspired by a man featured on 'Who gets the Heart' Channel 4.

A young Southern fella's first meeting with potential in-laws goes from bad, to worse, to worse. Criticisms welcome!

Critiques welcome.

Write a novel in a year? I wish.

Sometimes, love is made remarkable be what it failed to become. (Not a sunshine tale.)

A homage to Lewis Carol.

Another monologue. Blame sirat he got me hooked on monologues.

In which Jabez receives a warning - from beyond the grave.