To Valhalla!
‘We can’t do it,’ says Roman, wiping his tears. ‘It’s too hard. I’m telling Mum.’ ‘No! We promised Grandad,’ says his twin Rommy. ‘But, how …
Tag: Amanda Gambas
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang – A Review
Every page of Rebecca F Kuang’s Yellowface had me internally groaning and pulling ugly faces. The fact I kept reading is a testament to the …
The Dome
“Faster!” calls Tad over his shoulder, as they younger ones start to fall behind. “Keep going, you must keep going!” The sound of heavy boots …
Watching Me
Four in the morning, I’m leaving for the airportIn the mirror I see you standing at the doorWatching me,crying My eyes feel the prickle fromthe …
Marinated Fairy Queen
A werewolf enjoys the sights and smells of the empty streets of Paris on Christmas morning, whilst looking for its next feed.
The Enclave
Children are surviving in a remote enclave, that is in the depths of winter. All the adults have disappeared and a family of three children learn some remarkable news about the future of the community.
Sugar
Sugar tiptoes along the brick path at the side of her house. The light from her phone shining dully to check for any trip hazards. …
Skin Pockets
Sibylla stared at the pockets in her skin. “I don’t remember those being there before,” she thought as she started patting them down, like a …
A Girl, A Lion and a Sailor’s Hornpipe
“Hey! What the hell are you doing in here?” To say I’m surprised to find a lion in my usual hook up place is underestimating …
The Boat
A little wooden boat bobs restlessly in the inky sea. The starless sky offers no relief. Blackness descends and closes in. A figure in the …