Tales Of The Unexpected.

Stories with a twist.

Penelope's Dad.

A mother & child argument with a difference. Why will this mother not allow her daughter to go with her friends ?

25, Chapel Lane. (A Christmas Tale.)

Xmas Eve. Children carol singing find a house unseen for years. Innocence takes them inside & they meet the occupants. This will be their best Xmas ever. Do they really meet who they think ?
Cherry

The French Dresser.

The beautiful antique dressing table seemed like a bargain. But its true cost would not be paid in money. It came with a very unpleasant history. And a long memory.

This Baby's Had Enough.

Why have these new parents got the Baby Blues ? It's certainly not post natal depression. And where are they ?

Officer Jim.

Jim has to run a secret errand for his dad. In his imagination it becomes a military operation, aided by a famous accomplice. The operation fails - but the famous accomplice comes to his rescue.

The Caretaker.

Where had the new caretaker come from & what was his lifechanging message for young Richard? Story of lost love that's found again in most unusual way that should touch the hardest heart.

The Laughing Room.

In rural England, there’s an old Coaching Inn with a very strange room. People come from worldwide to stay there. It is called The Laughing Room. Why ? Only two people know the true story.
Cherry

Paradise Lost.

is there anything worse than a dream dangled, tantalisingly in front of you - but never quite attainable ?

Summer Sky. (A Basket Case.)

A two minute short story. It's not the only thing that comes to a swift end !

Jack's Diner

Rainwater lay cold and dead in the gutter, reflecting the blue neon light of Jack’s Diner. It was strangely pretty, like a cheap hooker after a night...
Cherry

The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 1 of 6)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
Cherry

The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 2)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
Cherry

The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 3)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.

The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 4)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.

The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 5)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.

The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Final Part.)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
Cherry

The Lady The Butler And The Cat. (Part 1 of 2)

The impatient voice of Lady Georgina Mapleberry filled the luxurious hotel apartment. “Joseph, Joseph. Where are my spectacles ? What have you done...
Cherry

The Lady The Butler And The Cat. (Part 2 of 2)

The sound of laughter and jollity from out in the corridor roused Joseph from his chair. It was three hours since his balcony phone call. He turned...
Cherry

Never On A Sunday

Steve’s voice came from somewhere behind his newspaper. “Not today love. It’s Sunday. Can’t it wait ?” “You said that last Sunday. And the Sunday...

The Newgate Witch

Alan's eyes shot open. The darkness was total, covering him like a blanket. Was she here again ? His hand groped frantically for the switch on the...

The Luffins

* The Luffins will eventually be illustrated. Some descriptions may be confusing without pictures. * The strange object is a flute. * The round cave...