Savage

The night before you were killed, I was drinking at the pub where you were tending the bar. After the … More

Icarus

It was a sad thing to discover that the sensation of your lit cigarette burying its hot head in the pale crook of … More

Review: First Cut #3 – Muller

Book: Baptism by FireAuthor: Amy-Jean MullerPublisher: Close To The Bone (Jan 2021)Book #3 in the First Cut series Buy here: … More

Zopiclone Dreams

I had a secret zopiclone tablet stashed away. Two, actually. They were yours, originally, Daddy. You hated them. I was … More

Scars

[Part of the Body Series] “Have you ever counted them?” “No.” “You should count them,” “Why?” “It’ll be interesting,” “I don’t think … More

55

You counted my bruises — fifty-five — and I cried because I hate the number five — three + seven … More

Remember, Remember

Fireworks over Ally Pally A child cries, afraid of the noise We flock to these annual events Paying £8 for … More

290518

Last night a man told me he was going to crush my windpipe under his boot and laugh while he watches me take my last breath. I told him to do it. I was disappointed when he didn’t.