Published in The Kraken Lore·PinnedMember-onlyMixed EmotionsWill Marron cross the line, break the law, to save a life? — Marron hurried along the dusty walkway, hugging the wall as much for shade as for anonymity. It was not yet ten in the morning, but the heat of the city dampened her hair at the nape of her neck. Her nose was assaulted with smells as trade awoke, roasting coffee…The Kraken Lore9 min read
Published in Tantalizing Tales·PinnedMember-onlyThe Cellar’s Dark SecretA young woman has a disturbing dream, which seems too real to shake — Viv studied the page the Robinsons had left. Care of Bobbie: 2 walks a day — harness and lead by back door feed 2 x a day — kibble (1.5 scoops) mixed with water He likes a tartan blanket at night, leave hall light on Extra kibble stored in the…Suspense Fiction10 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyThe Importance of Dennis’ JeansHe adopted the fashion for wearing jeans early, but they came to mean something more to Dennis — When jeans first arrived in the UK they weren’t considered cool streetwear. Dennis, with an eye for fashion and practicality, wanted a pair. Few shops in London sold jeans, but in Carnaby Street, where Sean Connery had reputedly been seen wearing them, Dennis bought two pairs of Levis and a…Family3 min read
Published in Youness-ness·PinnedMember-onlyMust’ve Been a Beautiful Baby …A fun fact nobody knows about me is that I used to be on television — It would be tough to come up with something that nobody else knows about me — I have brothers and a sister and I’ve been with the same guy since 1990 — between them and a couple of close girlfriends, nothing about me is a total secret! However, something hardly…Family4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyJacinta Palmer — Fiction WriterNew Year, New Venture — Pleased to meet you — I’ve had a reading account on Medium for a while now, and guys you have me inspired to give this writing thing a go! I follow some quite varied publications, Illumination Chapters for longer fiction, The Lark, PS I Love You, Redemption, Beloved and Pleading…About Me2 min read
Published in Kitchen Tales·6 days agoMember-onlySweet Treats for the FamilyI’m still consulting my Granny’s cook book! — This book, The Mixer Cook Book, was created by Family Circle in the 1960s when food mixers were in their infancy —my copy is so tatty and well thumbed. It has a hard back, but its glossy pink cover has become ‘crackle glazed’ over time. Now the spine is missing…Recipes For Cooking2 min read
Published in Pet Talks·Jul 24Member-onlyMy Friend and I Kidnapped a Dog and then Took It for a WalkBut it was an act of kindness, I swear! — There was a phase where my friend Anna and I would pile our dogs in her car early on a Saturday and Sunday morning, then drive them for a long walk. …Dogs4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 20Member-onlyBus Stop DaydreamingHow my Reading Habits have Shaped the Fiction I Like Writing the Most — He was there again today, Tilde craned to stare at her crush from her seat on the top deck of the bus. His height made him stand out amongst the people waiting to for the library to open. …Fiction5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 15Member-onlyNot Always Out of OrderWedding Speeches tell the story of this couple coming together — Verity looks beautiful today, her shining hair is so artfully arranged in soft curls caught with pearl pins that Helen of Troy would be envious. Her bare shoulders rise up out of the silk of her pale gown, reminding me of a mermaid from a storybook. In a minute I…Fiction5 min read
Jul 8Member-onlyCourtly LoveChapter 22 : Good Deeds and Goodbyes — This final episode in the series of continues with Millville’s journey home aboard a ship following his attack on the vampire Jesper. Meanwhile Princess Talasska became involved in the war in Aquatora Once the ship docked, several sailors fell to their knees in relief. It had been a terrible journey…Serial Fiction9 min read
