A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. Stonehenge Wiltshire You know how it is, there are things you feel you have to do in life but never quite get around to. That's how it was for me with Stonehenge. I'm not a religious person, and I'm certainly not into mysticism, but none the less, Stonehenge … Continue reading Stonehenge: A Guided Tour
Category: Flash Fiction
Short stories of less than 500 words.
Escape From Bath
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. Crescent shaped buildings at Bath As I boarded the train from Bath to Paddington London, serious doubts began to creep in. I was a country boy, born on a farm in Somerset. And I knew that moving to London would be like moving to another planet. Nonetheless, I … Continue reading Escape From Bath
Allergy
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. The natural world. "Good morning Mr Pool. Please take a seat. Before we do any tests, would you like to tell me a bit about your symptoms." "Well, over the past few years I seem to have become more and more allergic. My nose pours; my eyes are … Continue reading Allergy
The Devil's Advocate
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. "Bloody hell! This place is rammed. Is it okay if I sit here? I'll just put my coat on the chair while I get a coffee. Are you sure you don't mind?" "Be my guest, but I'm not in the best of moods though. I'm having a bad … Continue reading The Devil's Advocate
Shift
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. The Milky Way. I was awakened by a massive jolt. I jumped out of bed instinctively. It was exactly 3 am. An earthquake? Someone had dropped a bomb? It felt that bad. I headed straight to my front door. I knew I might have to make a rapid … Continue reading Shift
A Man of Many Parts
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. A mask is never enough: it's what lies behind the mask that counts. I had been worried about my husband for ages. There were times when it felt like I was living with a stranger. All I wanted was to be close again to the man I married. … Continue reading A Man of Many Parts
My Worst Nightmare (Part 1)
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. My wife insisted I get a Dream Catcher: that's when the nightmare started. I had been having some very bad dreams of late. They always involve running, trying to escape from something terrifying. God knows where these nightmares come from or why they happen? I guess I … Continue reading My Worst Nightmare (Part 1)
