She could sense somebody towering over her. “You’re late!” With her eyes fixed on her magazine she continued, “We’re going to start packing up in about half an hour. I’m not handing out any refunds if you can’t get your … Continue reading →
The following collection of poems are the winners and runners up from our “Escape” micro fiction vs poetry contest (Sept-Oct 2012). Competition entrants were asked to write no more than 150 words with the theme of “escape”. For more details … Continue reading →
The following collection of micro fiction stories are the winners and runners up from our “Escape” micro fiction vs poetry contest (Sept-Oct 2012). Competition entrants were asked to write 150 words with the theme of “escape”. For more details about … Continue reading →
Our “Escape” writing contest for micro fiction and poetry received a record 29 entries from 24 different writers. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make this the best and most exciting … Continue reading →
Congratulations to Andrew Fisher, you’re our winner and your signed CD will be on it’s way to you soon. We decided Andrew’s creative approach to the comment challenge deserved recognition. Thanks to everyone who took part, we hope you’ll stop … Continue reading →
After a number of extended deadlines, we have finally drawn a close to our Illustration Contest and we’re excited to present Sad Umbrella by Kat (kat-in-the-attic.com) as our winner. We loved the umbrella’s cute sad face and the way just … Continue reading →
The bar is actually called Arrows. Big, neon-lit white letters, cursive and flowing to the point of near-illegibility, on a sickening deep pink background dotted with squint-to-see-em red hearts. On each window, they’ve etched an ornate, fragile-looking bow nocked with … Continue reading →
‘I know it’s home time,’ DS Reid said at noon, his hands full of tinsel. ‘But we thought we’d stay around a little longer. Keep you company. We don’t like the thought of you working the rest of Christmas Day … Continue reading →
I hope you’re not thinking of changing your mind. Not now. Not after all the trouble you’ve gone to. Don’t be disheartened; the best things in life don’t always come easily. Just remember why you thought of this plan and … Continue reading →