Submissions by StephenG
Brother John
Story
Peter Tayfield had never met his brother, whom he believed to be long dead. One day, the delivery of a white envelope threatens to turn his well-ordered life upside down.
30 mins
Words: 6079
Read Time: 30 mins
Read Time: 30 mins
The Hotel Manager
Story
In March 1976, Mark Lewis makes his first visit to Paris. A chance encounter with a stranger in his compartment leads to an incident which will change his life.
40 mins
Words: 8073
Read Time: 40 mins
Read Time: 40 mins
A Man, Alone
Story
A Japanese accountant travels to Thailand to take up a new job and is immediately confronted with his own destiny.
31 mins
Words: 6309
Read Time: 31 mins
Read Time: 31 mins
The Green Bus
Story
It seemed a normal summer's evening in London as a man waited for his bus after work. It turned out not to be.
37 mins
Words: 7440
Read Time: 37 mins
Read Time: 37 mins
A Burden
Story
An accident leads to a reconciliation between a woman and her elderly mother
22 mins
Words: 4526
Read Time: 22 mins
Read Time: 22 mins
Crimes of Passion
Story
Passion can take many forms, but where exactly does a cricket match fit in?
39 mins
Words: 7838
Read Time: 39 mins
Read Time: 39 mins
Going Back (Part 1: The Corner Shop)
Story
On the fiftieth anniversary of the 1966 World Cup Final, a man receives a mysterious invitation to a funeral.
33 mins
Words: 6602
Read Time: 33 mins
Read Time: 33 mins
A Tragic End
Story
Darren Tragic, a famous radio presenter, goes missing while climbing Mount Everest. Or does he?
13 mins
Words: 2673
Read Time: 13 mins
Read Time: 13 mins
Going Back (Part 2: The Invitation)
Story
Alan Cooper is invited to a funeral and finally becomes aware of his past life.
33 mins
Words: 6729
Read Time: 33 mins
Read Time: 33 mins
Working the System
Story
As her marriage reaches its expiry date, Lucy King discovers 'The System'.
23 mins
Words: 4666
Read Time: 23 mins
Read Time: 23 mins
An old man's job
Poem
A light-hearted poem about work expectations in old age.
<1 min
Words: 166
Read Time: <1 min
Read Time: <1 min
The Life and Times of Walter Whelp
Poem
A year-by-year account of the too brief life of a special young man
3 mins
Words: 709
Read Time: 3 mins
Read Time: 3 mins