Consequences

A collection of short stories exploring dark themes of consequences, abandonment and confusion. Some of the stories contain rather gritty scenes which explore the darker side to human nature.

Cocks

In unity the crowd shouts as a flurry of wings erupts in the air. The cocks come down at each other, feathers erect, wings crackling.

Close Your Eyes and You Can See the Universe

“Close your eyes.” The sun had come out and shone gloriously, turning the pools of dirty snow into radiant gold. “Close your eyes,” Mr Atkins repeated, “And you’ll see the universe.”
Cherry

Past Regret

Past Regret
Cherry

Santa's Cookies

The doll seemed to mirror Molly’s features, the same long brown hair and rosy cheeks. Without thought, Harry’s fingers began to stroke the doll’s legs slowly, as he had done so to Molly earlier.
Cherry

Thearpy

Therapy Let me introduce you to John.
Cherry

The Silence of Consequences

A pool of black blood gathered at the crook of her neck. Her face, lined with a diary of age, stared up at him with unseeing eyes. A tuft of her white hair clung to his fingers.