Dive into the offbeat universe of Jack Fringe, where the ordinary is turned on its head, and the bizarre becomes the new normal. “Deviates from the Norm” is a collection of short stories that blend dark humour with unexpected twists, showcasing characters that live on the fringes of society – peculiar, yet undeniably human. From…
The Lounge that Talks Tales from our own Jacobean Era How can anyone get motivated to do something when being held back by guilt and shame? For the past few years, my mind has been a hornet’s nest wondering if I should dispose of a family heirloom. And every time I sat on Granny’s Jacobean,…
A voice from the grave Since I was a little boy, the bank has encouraged me to save. ‘Save it, you have it; spend it, it’s gone.’ Every Friday I’d put two shillings into my passbook and then bank it. ‘Save it, you have it; spend it, it’s gone.’ That witty phrase, created by some…
A supernatural tale of treachery and revenge They seldom talked—it had been a blur for some time—but deep down, Tim felt responsible. Tim Dougman and Jeff Hozell had served on the warship for three years, and they loved it. Dib, dab, dib, dab—if it didn’t move, paint it. As able seamen, close to the bottom…
Raising Eyebrows How an Advertising Agency Won the Day I was guided to my seat by his lackey. Initially the Product Manager looked normal, but after a few seconds, I had to confess there was a sprinkle of distrust. I’ve seen these sorts of shifty eyes before. You know, the eyebrows that extend from one…
The Squeak that Roared Squeak squeak, click, squeak squeak. The tea-lady’s trolley with its squeaky left wheel manoeuvred around the plush offices of Heavenly Plastics. Whilst its arrival, twice per day, created excitement, its departure did not. Once the tea and biscuits were delivered, the squeaks became irritating. Especially after filling with empty rattling cups….
Knotted in the Winds of Deception Unraveling a fouled up Coxswain’s tale To be successful, every fledgling journalist knows they should thoroughly research and verify information, develop an interesting angle, write clearly and concisely, structure their story effectively, and diligently edit and revise their work for improvement. But that isn’t what happened to the story…
Geizhals im Ausland: The Misadventures of a Miser Abroad A grandson’s revenge on a mean man of means. Mr Feckner labeled himself as a man of means, but what he really meant was he was a mean man. Especially when he travels. He relentlessly haggles with everyone everywhere in his quest for a better deal….
Winding up an Old Timer A day of police, death and reward. “A policeman is on the phone,” my wife called out. I had just settled down after another exhausting day of gardening. My poor knees were aching and still covered in soil, plus I hadn’t even had time to comb my hair or anything….
Writing: Creating Something Different I have been a writer for most of my life. I enjoy the conceptual side in the creative process. The process (once I have the idea) ignites my curiosity further. Sometimes these ideas lie dormant and eventually disappear, but other times, I take action and start putting energy into them. Every…