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. I could understand why … Continue reading Gin with a Twist
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Stonehenge: A Guided Tour
A flash fiction story by Brian Robinson. Stonehenge Wiltshire There are things you have to do in life but never quite get around to. 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 deep fascination for me. My … Continue reading Stonehenge: A Guided Tour
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. "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
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)
The Quantum Error
By Brian Robinson. The old system. The scene: a high level meeting at Google headquarters "Sir, we have a problem...a real big problem." "Okay, hit me with it. But don't get too hi-tech. And remember, yours is a tiny part of our operation, so I know very little about it." "Well, my team and I … Continue reading The Quantum Error
Cracks
By Brian Robinson. Cracks never come out of nowhere: there is always a reason. "We have to do something about these cracks. They're everywhere, creeping up in the corners of the rooms; hiding behind the wardrobes; cracking the concrete under our feet. This house is falling apart." "What do you suggest dear?" "I suppose it … Continue reading Cracks
Frozen
By Brian Robinson. In the early hours of a winter's morning, a most horrendous crash is heard. Two people sit bolt upright in bed. "Oh my God! What on earth was that?" "It sounds like a car crashing into our house. But it came from the back so it can't be. You wait here. I'll … Continue reading Frozen
Chinese Whispers
By Brian Robinson. A whisper: innocent enough. "Have you heard the latest, they've found the body of that poor missing boy? "Oh my God no! Do they know what happened?" "Well...murdered obviously. They're not sure if there was a sexual motive yet." "Have you heard, the murdered boy, the attack was sexual. There's a paedophile … Continue reading Chinese Whispers
