First new story in a couple of years. Writing a novel is a slow, and painful process, so it felt good to go back to small word counts and super-tight writing. Thanks for reading. If you can vote then that would be even better (it's in a comp). https://short-edition.com/en/story/5-min/sixteen-again Thank you kindly - M
The Battle of Marathon (Special Mention) – Flash! Friday–Vol 2 – 40 | Flash! Friday
1990, London “This is so much more than that song.” “What song?” “Tom-ay-toe. Tom-ar-toe. Pot-tay-toe. Pot-tar-toe. Who the hell says pot-tar-toe anyway?” The Home Secretary knows better than to argue with the PM. Prime Minister Howard stands proud and addresses this sacred home of democracy. “Mr Speaker. They have gone too far. They’ve declared war …
“Y2K_B” – FINISH THAT THOUGHT #2-7
Two vials lay before me, the fate of Ireland in my hands.I guess it started in 1982, with that bloody awful Prince track, 1999.By Millennium Eve it was the theme tune. A party a thousand years in the making. Apocalypse – you’re having a laugh. Get the booze in! Have a few days off. Race …