‘Yes. I’m sorry. I feel a little strange.’ The man looked distraught. His eyes were puffy from crying, and his hair was ruffled as if he had been running his fingers through it in despair.

A hurricane has just hit your coastline! Urgent action needs to be taken. Like giving it a suitable name!

Natural progression for the Smoking Laws in the UK.

Third bit, only 600 words, have a peek, let me know...Dazza.

A short tale that warns that even on the cusp of death, we must take care with our actions. Crit welcome.

Imagine, living next door to Gomez and Morticia Addams.

The plot, such as it is, begins to thicken. Welcome to the wonderful world of intergalactic politics.

In life, there are winners, and there are losers.

This is based on an e -mail I had from a friend in India. Alas, the author of the original idea is unknown. Wherever you are sir/madam, I thank you. India is the country of my birth. I know that unlike many other countries, we are allowed to laugh at ourselves. We also like to speak and write English in our language.

Posted last year, but thought I would put it up again as it makes me smile so much :o) A story of young love :o)

The Department of Information Presents: “Beware the fun haters.”

The upper classes, with their easily-come-by wealth and their airs and graces...bound to be a bit thick, aren't they? Well, possibly not...

Second snippet (from a novel?) really appreciate any feedback! Thank you. Dazza.

A quick very short story for children up to 8. Concentrating on facial expressions.

‘Do not look down on, or patronise, those whom you consider may be mentally inferior to you---you might just be wrong.’

Concluding part of this fab drama! Andrea, Richard, Steve, Tess, the Lord Guff... the imperiums.... Gorgo! What? we find out. :-) To start at Part 1 (you can step on to 2 or 3 once you get there) click here.

Saddam gets all nostalgic...in song!

Tiredness and night times, sleepiness and duvets.........

Multiculturalism is not a recent problem. Far back in ancient galactic history there are precedents. Sometimes, however, the problems of living in your own monoculture can be worse.

Commuting can be hell.

This is when the brains of your children are controlled by forces beyond our comprehension. The odd conundrum is this. They still can't manage to keep their bedrooms tidy? (No software for that has been invented, yet!)This is the subliminal underworld they are seduced into via the dysfunctional SIMS family.

A hopefully spooky tale inspired by an itchy back. Oh, and never leave your window open at night...

Sebastian raised his eyebrows archly. “The point, Madame? It’s simply that we have here -- the opportunity of a lifetime.”

Yes, it's the final part - but not the end of the story. There are 2 clickable links and I want to thank the organisation featured at very end, for permission to use theirs here. A huge thank you to those who have read and commented thus far. It has been much appreciated. Also, thanks e-griff for casting his eagle eyes over the first 3 parts...I have edited my master copy!!

Opening of a work in progress Sci Fi adventure.

This one has been here before but I removed it for a while because it was entered in the Fish. Long list but no cigar this time. I still quite like it myself so I'm putting it back.

The penultimate part. Things go from bad to worse for Caz.

Our Mighty Leader has decreed that new arrivals should take a test on British customs and society. Naturally, there are "no plans" to force us ALL to take it...so we'd better start practising, eh?

Part 3 of Imperium Story Finally they meet Lord Guff!!!!!!! Will Steve and Tess overcome him? What will Andrea do if Tess comes back a heroine? Is Lord Guff really that evil, or is he cuddly? If you haven’t read Part 1 click here. . For Part 2 click here. By popular demand --- now SHORTER!

Munky Nutz - “They’re not big and they’re not clever. They’re just Munky Nutz”

I am dabbling in the dark art of novel. I haven't got a clue..

I am old now ... almost all of life behind me, and now I have the time to wonder what kind of a life I might have had if I did things differently.

After his first trip through hyperspace, Simon has now arrived on a new world. The only trouble is that he's arrived as a prisoner of a Garnugik slave trader. The story continues...

Caz continues her fight to save the land........

STAR TREK™ FAR HORIZONS is a a joint story by me (Simon Murphy and Steve Johnson) It is set about 30 years after Star Trek Voyager. Old enemies who fought side by side in the Dominion war settle their differences and undertake the biggest project since man boldly took to the stars. This is the first part (draft) and the story is ongoing, we have other story ideas to follow in this theme. We have looked into pushing this story and others to a publisher. Si:-)

A short story on how things could be... should be. Crit welcome!

A speed poem. A neg is a negative comment used to initiate conversation by playing on an individuals weakness. span

‘This has been in the family for donkey’s years me ‘andsome,’ he said to her that morning, eyes twinkling and bright in the early sunshine of winter.

Animals doing stand up in a club? Violence and prejudices? Surely, not in Hull. This is the first part of a two (or maybe a three parter)

This is a script for an episode of Dr Who that me, Simon Murphy and Steve Johnson wrote. We sent it off to the Beeb but got told we needed an agent...never mind. This was written before the second season was in production.

Part 2 of Imperium Story. The writer’s site is threatened once again! Is it just a load of Guff? Can Richard handle it? Can Andrea handle the Lady Tess? If you haven’t read Part 1, click here.

I believe one certain entity which we are all familiar with could get a whole lot worse. Crit and comments very welcome as always :-)

After months of searching, Kneale had finally tracked down the last astronaut in Britain. Leaving his car parked in a small lay-by overhung with dark green trees, he set off across the fields....

Fun doing a joint writing project with my 11 yr old son for school. Politically correct language was necessary as was the reworking of an old fairy story. I did sentence constructiond and helped with the vocab. His ideas.

A meeting between two people (original, huh?) :-)

Part 1 is somewhere below this........

This a true story about a persistent offender who used to break into a cinema just to steal a few pence and to leave a package of excretia in exchange.

I suppose the mind can run riot in certain situations...

When you deal with the devil you must expect surprises