“How can the lights have just gone off like that?” Bannen asked. “It’s a short,” Lea announced, “Problem with the phases I expect.” Bannen held the lit torch under his chin and shot her a look. “I know what caused it, its just…” “I know”, Lea sighed, letting her gaze fall to the floor “the …
Tag Archive: drabble
Mar 13
A Little Drabble: Chef!
Hannah was exhausted and it was only 7am. It was worth it. The pain, the sleep deprivation, the constant name calling and even light bullying. She was learning in the kitchen of a true master and she was sure that one day she would gain the same recognition as him. “Right!” the head chef called. …
Mar 05
A Little Drabble: Thanks
“As everyone knows, I’ve been ill of late. Your words of support have meant so much to me. The letters and emails have helped me in my battle back to health.” Leo P sat back in the radio studio and sighed. “Except that dirty fucker who not only stole my wife and made me ill …
Mar 05
A Little Drabble: Blackbirds
Those bastard blackbirds are sitting there waiting for me. Perched on the branches of the trees across the way they keep watching all day. Probably most of the night too, but not sure how their night vision is. Even if I can’t see them, I know they’re watching me. I close the damn curtains and turn …
Mar 05
A Little Drabble: Yesterday
Yesterday was close to a perfect day. I woke up from a heavy sleep feeling both refreshed and ready for the challenges ahead. Breakfast was light but filling. The newspaper had not been delivered, and with no television or radio, bad news didn’t bother me. I decided to walk rather than drive, which was the right …
Mar 02
A Little Drabble: Downtime
The first morning of his enforced annual leave, Duncan read all of the broadsheet newspapers. The afternoon saw him complete the tabloids and one edition of Maxim. Day two he decided to catch up on some dvds, but he made the mistake of cracking open a TV box set which took him through to evening on day …
Mar 02
A Little Drabble: Nonsense
”I mean, have you actually read the lyrics of this thing?” Robert asked, his indignence at its highest level. “Of course I have,” Wendy replied. “What sort of fan would I be if I” “Semolina pilchard, climbing up theEiffelTower? I mean, what the fudge?” “Look, there are several interpretations of the meaning, but at the …
Feb 21
A Little Drabble: Spinning
Kathleen mounted the spinning bike and started her usual rapid breathing. This wasn’t due to any physical exertion but rather part of her warm up; her way to get into the zone. She kept up the almost hyperventilating performance until the music began. The instant she heard it, she pushed down hard on the pedals, …
Feb 20
A Little Drabble: Unique
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be special for one reason or another. Now, you might say this was because of my parents, but I like to think of them encouraging me rather than being pushy. I tried my hand at various skills but after years of little success I thought …
Feb 19
A Little Drabble: First Day Back
The morning after his vacation was going well for Newton. He had managed to get up before the alarm and the car started first time. A parking space at the office awaited as reward for his early start and the coffee machine not only worked but seemed to be producing something resembling coffee. Newton sat …
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