And now the end is here and so face Christmas Day Day 25: Christmas Morning "I find it amusing that as a well-known masterthief your last activity made you the opposite of the Grinch," Arthur declared as if he were presenting an award not pouring his guest a very generous measure of Port. "Come now … Continue reading 25 Day Christmas Challenge Day 25
Fiction
FFFC #92: The Celestial Nursery
For readers who are visually impaired, the picture depicts a young girl walking down coastal path at night on a starry night with a full moon holding the strings of three balloons that look like three planets. The Moon called to me, it told me to bring the three new ones to the coast and … Continue reading FFFC #92: The Celestial Nursery
FowC: Room Service
Dr Webster sat silently and tried to look around his surroundings, he had seen enough bedroom farces to invent a cover story for his missing trousers, his captor on the other hand was definitely a complicated problem. "Why greet me in that way?" he asked as she slipped her top back on. "To throw you … Continue reading FowC: Room Service
FOWC: The Juggernaut
Dr Webster hung back into the crowd a little trying to keep the mark in sight, he did not like using his friend as a Judas goat but he knew it was probably the best way, besides it wasn't like he didn't have experience. 'Friend', Dr Webster pondered, when did he start considering Arthur a … Continue reading FOWC: The Juggernaut
3TC: The Welcome Letter
WELCOME TO THE SALAMANDER SPORTS CLUB, WE OFFER A RANGE OF SPORTS INCLUDING ARCHERY, BADMINTON, TENNIS, LAX, GOLF AND CRICKET. WE ALSO HAVE A DELUXE SERIES OF LEISURE FACILITIES FOR RELAXATION AND A HIGH QUALITY BAR. WE ARE A VERY EXCLUSIVE CLUB AND IT IS A CONDITION OF MEMBERSHIP THAT YOU HAVE A MINIMUM OF … Continue reading 3TC: The Welcome Letter
FOWC: Between the Sets
The singer stepped down from the stage and was greated with a number of kind words from members of the audience. "That was Betty Nightingale," the band leader announced as he approached the microphone, "a truely remarkable young lady. She'll be back in for the second set and we'd like to close this first with … Continue reading FOWC: Between the Sets
3TC: Byzantium
The first you will notice when you enter the Byzantium estate is the garden and your conduct upon it will determine how much more of the estate you are likely to see. Many years ago, the Earl of Storpington owned the estate and was beloved by many in the area, he was a generous and … Continue reading 3TC: Byzantium
3TC: Night Shift
The martian sky was setting and Wilson sighed as the Sun disappeared from the sight of the Plexiglass Aerodome which enveloped the colony, despite being on station for 6 months now he still hadn't got use to the idea of a Pink evening sky. He was only here due to a small error of judgment … Continue reading 3TC: Night Shift
FOWC: A Bar Briefing
Despite it only being 10 am it was incredibly warm and the pool was already starting to become a hive of activity for the various holiday makers of countless nationality. A gaggle of children appeared to be organizing an international pool-based volley ball competition, further up the pool a small group were doing their best … Continue reading FOWC: A Bar Briefing
FOWC: Dinner Date
"What's for dinner?" asked Arthur. "Cook it and see," replied Miss Sevenpenny. "I am your work partner not your mum!" Arthur smiled, "I am glad you said that. Dr Webster would always insist on being mother." He rose from his chair and headed to the kitchen. "It has been a while since I have cooked … Continue reading FOWC: Dinner Date