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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

FOWC: Movie Night

"How about a movie?""What do you want to watch?""Let's see what's on Prime.""Lets got for something from a bit ago.""Okay.""How about It's Mild in May? The description says it is a saucy comedy about a group of guys going on a pub crawl.""Erm.. if you want. What else is on.?""Not sure. Hey, it looks like …

FOWC:

The majestic beauty of the beach at midnight was enhanced by the soft glow of the torches on the beach hut, Liz looked out to sea and waited. He was late again, surely punctuality was a requirement of the service, she’d give him ten minutes more and then call it. She looked out on the …

FOWC: Adrift

Drifting. No engine power, no wind, no oars. The vessel floated aimlessly through the cold black endless night bathed in glow of the stars. How long it had been drifting no one knows, lost in time for eternity. The decks are lifeless but look ready to be lived in. A snapshot of life on the …

Fiction: A Single Ticket to Infinity #1

A Bloodhounds mystery featuring Dr Benjamin Webster and Arthur Fransure.                Chapter One The Cheerful Landlord It was a particularly heavy snowfall and despite being a very competent driver, Dr. Webster was beginning to find it difficult to go on. Even with the wipers on at full he was the snowflakes were still filling the …

Cabin Fever

Teresa's Page and Line Challenge #1 The premise: For this challenge, grab the book you’re reading or a random book off your shelf and turn to page 182 (or location if you’re using an ebook). Scroll down to line 16 and write a story using that line somewhere in it. Be sure to share the original line along with …

The Storm Breaks

Thursday is Travel Thursday. Your challenge today is to conjure up the best or worst trip imaginable and write a story or poem sharing it with the world The following post contains very strong language. My good lady and I lay on our beach towels looking at the sky, the sound of the breaking waves …