An Untoward Reward
The girl fell to the floor. A sharp kick struck her side, and she gasped in breathless pain. “Would you but obey me, wretch!” rasped the voice of her…
The Song that Ends the World
It’s dark, and I’m acutely aware of people staring at me on the street. I can feel their gaze burning into my back, my sides, my chest. I can hear them laugh…
Very Small Assault
“Mum, the lawn gnomes are moving.” “What, Mika? We don’t...” The kettle’s impertenent blare interrupted her thought. More ritual than conscious effort, Hattie…
Handsome and Deadly
I have no time for love. Murder keeps me on a short schedule. Too much coke, too much Jack, too many redheads; 6 down more to go. Just me and my knife, moving…
Panic
She glanced at her watch. It was after 1 am and she was walking towards home. This wasn’t exactly the area to go wandering around in. She hears a whistling…