northie - Stories

My occasional forays into verse

Justin has learnt not to expect a connection when he escorts older men. An evening promising modern ballet doesn't seem a likely candidate to buck the trend.

A dark story for Halloween...

For Ted and his collie, Sal, life secluded in the wilds of Yorkshire appears perfect. That is until one day when everything changes. What direction will Ted's life take now and how does Jase fit in?

How many words do you need to tell a story? Here are my attempts at micro-fiction - a series of unrelated mini tales, all under 50 words in length.

Collection of stand-alone prose prompts and other shorts. Quick bites, in other words. A tasty snack or two.

Aaron's task of seeing a drunken co-worker home turns sour in more ways than one.

Writing a Dracula mash-up is not the most sensible thing to do perhaps. Especially when one of the principal characters takes exception to the tale.

A response to one of Cia's writing games.

When you think of Dracula, what other thoughts are present in your head? Forget blood and horror; how about maths, Kate Bush lyrics, or Chelsea FC supporters. No? Well, this is the story that includes them all and then some.

On the day of his husband's memorial service, one man recalls episodes from their life together.

Three months on from his fateful phone call. Eric's life continues to evolve and change with help from his new friends.

An anonymous text message sends Tom Charlton on a rescue mission against the clock. But what is real, and who is the one in danger?

Tony and Geoff's relationship appears solid and their love life is progressing. Some things are not such plain sailing however.

Mukisa Okello, a refugee from Uganda meets Jack Hollingsworth, who's recently widowed, in an retirement complex. The encounters between the two men change their lives.

Benji Usher thinks Halloween should last for a month. Not everyone wants to join in ...