Flint and Steel: Episode Two

The second episode of a story I wrote for Nicky's birthday. Her birthday was ages ago, but the story hasn't ended. Apologies in advance, Nicky, but you don't star in this part... though I can't say the same for your future husband. Click here for episode one. Episode Two  Flint sat, cross-legged, cross-browed, staring with anchored expression at the blow dart cradled in his...

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TV series withdrawal

Living life is like driving a car that can't reverse. The farther you go, the more things you see that you'll never see again. Hindsight and reminiscence invade the recesses of our minds, growing up and up like weeds to pull us down. But going back is impossible. Even the weeds know that what’s been done cannot be undone. Still, the truth is hard to swallow. I’m speaking about TV shows. When I...

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Column for Blacklisted: Chicken in a Rut

The second edition of a magazine called Blacklisted has just been published. I wrote a column for it! The first edition's column is here. --------------- Limbo Chicken in a Rut You are a godsend, a spirit of goodwill. Your mission is to serve, and you must snuff out every spawn of evil. Last year you came home from a wedding only to find the tag of your underwear protruding full sail....

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