Sleep No More – Part 3 . . .

Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 August 2018 Nyssa screamed herself awake. Her mind raced. What was the last thing she remembered? The terror of the previous night flooded back and sat heavy in her chest. ‘Oh God,’ she cried. Sitting … Continue reading →

Sleep No More – Part 2 . . .

Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 July 2018 ‘BREAKFAST!’ Clara’s voice grated on his nerves, especially when she yelled. He hid his head underneath his pillow, hoping to block out any further hint of her voice. ‘Vincent, breakfast is ready.’ Her … Continue reading →

Sleep No More – Part 1 . . .

Sunday 22 July 2018 She snuggled down, enveloped herself in the sheets, blankets and thick quilt, and closed her eyes. Nyssa’s nights began the same way now – hoping that her sleep would be devoid of dreams. But it wouldn’t … Continue reading →

When We Were Young . . .

Friday 13 July 2018   We were sad of getting old It made us restless Oh, I’m so mad I’m getting old It makes me reckless (When We Were Young: Adele Adkins, Tobias Jesso Jr.) Yeah, sorry, this post isn’t … Continue reading →

Blowin’ In The Wind . . .

Tuesday 3 – Wednesday 4 July 2018 Let me start by addressing the fact that I “borrowed” the title of this post. I can’t really say why I chose it – probably just the fact it was a) floating around … Continue reading →

Nautilus – Part 9 . . .

Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 June 2018 ‘The Lady Windermere sailed at five a.m., Detective Gates. Mrs. Miller was captaining her.’ Gates kicked the ground. He’d lost Claire Miller yet again. She’d done her deal with Narcotics, been released on … Continue reading →

Nautilus – Part 8 . . .

Monday 4 – Sunday 10 June 2018 Steven Benson had been moved from the rank cell he’d be kept in for the last few days to Gates’ office. The air was fresher, the chair more comfortable, the coffee smelled good … Continue reading →