Up and Down and Round and Round

A collection of stories loosely based around a bunch of rather dysfunctional twenty-somethings living in a rambling Edwardian house in South Croydon which has been converted into flats. Featured prominently are Jeb, an aspiring writer, and his 'girlfriend' Abby.

The Mystery of the Pink Panties

Abby finds something in Jeb's which makes her gasp. It’s a pair of pants, but definitely not Jeb’s – because they’re not even pants, they’re panties! GIRL’S panties!

TRUCK STOP

Patrick caught sight of a solitary girl hunched over a cigarette and a cup of Costa coffee. Her face was hidden, but there was something about her body language that was unbearably sad and hopeless.

Nan's Birthday

Ned thinks, 'Oh shit, it's Nan's birthday tomorrow and I've forgotten to send her a card. AGAIN.'