By Brian Robinson. Gin with a Twist I could see the pain etched into her face, the sadness, the sense of betrayal. She had begged me to leave this alone. It’s too dangerous she’d said, but I wasn’t going to be told. Anita was my best friend. And I was determined to set things straight. … Continue reading Gin with a Twist
Category: Flash Fiction
Twenty Seven
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. Spacetime I noticed that the clock on my bathroom wall had stopped precisely at one minute to three. The second hand had managed the downward descent fine, but when it reached the number nine on the upward ascent it began to falter in a pulsating time loop. I … Continue reading Twenty Seven
Stonehenge: A Guided Tour
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. Stonehenge Wiltshire There are lots of things you feel you have to do in life but never quite get around to them. That's how it was with Stonehenge. I'm not a religious person, and I'm certainly not into mysticism, but none the less, Stonehenge has always held a … Continue reading Stonehenge: A Guided Tour
Escape From Bath
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. Crescent shaped buildings at Bath As I boarded the train from Bath to Paddington, serious doubts began to creep in. I knew that moving to London would be like moving to another planet. Nonetheless, I had made my mind up. I decided that life should never be predictable: … Continue reading Escape From Bath
Allergy
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. The natural world. "Good morning Mr Pool. Please take a seat. Would you like to tell me a bit about your symptoms." "Over the past few years I seem to have become more and more allergic. My nose gets clogged up; my eyes are gritty; and I'm continually … Continue reading Allergy
The Devil’s Advocate
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. Café somewhere on the outskirts of London "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 the best of … 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
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. My wife insisted I get a Dream Catcher, bless her, she just wants to help. 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? … Continue reading My Worst Nightmare
A Step Too Far: A Step Too Soon?
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. Dr Ellis's waiting room. "You know why we're here Dr Ellis." "Yes, it's about the disappearance of my patient Mr Pool." "He had an appointment with you on Monday of this week and he hasn't been seen since. We believe you were the last person he had contact … Continue reading A Step Too Far: A Step Too Soon?
