Category Archives: Story

Brian

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Lindsay Craik

Red ribbons fluttered in the breeze heralding the approach of the storm. We lashed down what we could before the category five nightmare was upon us. In the basement we were physically secure, but in mental agony as the sound … Continue reading →

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Ooh Eliza

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Lindsay Craik

Suddenly, Eliza shot forward through a kaleidoscopic cacophony until she bounced on a woopie cushion. The farting sound enveloped all around for minutes as she landed on a helter-skelter that went round and up, shooting her into a cloud. The … Continue reading →

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Choose Well

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Lindsay Craik

I travelled along a dark tube which suddenly brought me into an area with rows of chairs. They faced an enormous screen, headed ‘Destinations’. Above the screen was a large clock. Beyond it there were two large doors; one was … Continue reading →

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St Valery (80 years ago)

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Lindsay Craik

The climb up Dumyat may be the death of me one day, but not on this anniversary. I keep going, for the regiment, carrying the flag to the summit. As usual, old Mrs Maitland is out there in front; thinking … Continue reading →

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