by Marcus | Mar 9, 2021 | 100 Words
Fear? Acid coursing through my veins and somehow pooling into the pit of my stomach. Muscles, electric but yet dead weight across my back, my neck rigid, locked into place. I dare not move my face. No twitch, nothing that could betray me. I cannot let it leak from my...
by Marcus | Feb 11, 2021 | 100 Words
When you make a choice unilaterally, it is forgivable to think: ‘No-one will care.’ When you decided to leave early that night, without saying goodbye, I am sure you thought; ‘No-one will miss me.’ You won’t remember, as I do, that we promised to be in this together,...
by Marcus | Feb 10, 2021 | 100 Words
“The corridor is very dark,” he said, candlelight flickering on his face, “and festooned with thick cobwebs.” I looked nervously to my companion. “Do you see anything down there?” “Impossible to see further than about 10 feet.” Came the terse reply. “It’ll be just my...
by Marcus | Feb 10, 2021 | 100 Words
“I just don’t know if I’m ready.” I said, lighting a cigarette. “No-one likes to live with a smoker.” She grimaced. Waving the blue cloud away from her. “Moving in together is a big step. How do you if know she’s ready?” It started to rain. “I’m a delight.” I coughed....
by Marcus | Feb 10, 2021 | Stories
I was the first to spot Henry, waiting for us outside the flat. I didn’t say anything, it didn’t feel right.I looked across at the other two, heads down against the incessant rain, their feet melting into the reflections of the street lights above them. The full...
