The Newest Member of Staff
/…paused on the gravel driveway, staring up at the spirals of the glorious old school building. The place had the feel of an ancient university, or a school for wizards. There was magic…
By Chris Platt
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Bowled Over
/…been into American Football since he was a kid. The Super Bowl was the highlight of the year. In the run up to Christmas, while the rest of the UK was gearing up for the festivities, Joe and his friends…
By Chris Platt
Read MoreThe Final Breath
/After a Veterans of Foreign…
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….fixated with a concentrated stare listening to the Veteran of Foreign Wars spin a youthful tale recounting an event involving individuals only a few years older than they were at this precise…
By Marc OBrien
Read MoreThe Spirit of the 90's
/…took a sip of wine and sighed. He looked around the city centre restaurant and smiled to himself. This was such a lovely evening. There was nothing like a night…
By Chris Platt
Read MoreCorpse Bride
/This is a story about a young…
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…dark and intoxicating but you and I both know that I am your girl; the girl who can take anything you bring forth. I have fought by your…
By Kylla Makena
Read MoreAuld Acquaintances
/…always been a fan of Robert Burns, the Scottish poet and writer. Despite growing up hundreds of miles south of the Scottish border, in the North West of England, I just felt a connection somehow. As an aspiring writer, I admired his mastery of language. I admired Robbie Burns as I did Walter Scott, William…
By Chris Platt
Read MoreA Forgotten Christmas...
/A story of one childhood Christmas.
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…like every kid, Christmas was such a special, magical time. The two weeks off work were just so delightful. There was the food: the chocolates, the Christmas dinner, the mince…
By Chris Platt
Read MoreOnce Upon A Starry…
/…first thought was that it happened during that enchanting twilight moment just before slipping beyond the perceptions of awareness into and under the spell of sleep. But, did…
By Fran Pearce
Read MoreStill Writing... Still Breathing...
/…sixtieth birthday party was the typical family get-together. Family members and friends crammed into their large semi-detached house in Chorlton. Her and my Uncle Paul prided themselves…
By Chris Platt
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