Democracy
An Appointment at Noon
The Medical Officer and the young lieutenant inspected the work of the firing party; “She’s still alive, the volley has failed to kill her said the MO,” the young lieutenant looked down at the sagging [more…]
Fiction
Fiction
Jinnie’s Story – Book Six, Chapter Fourteen
Jinnie checked her phone again, Nigel and Camilla’s Virgin flight had taken off on time from London and was expected to land about 10 minutes early. Glancing at the dashboard clock she saw she had [more…]
Fiction
Jinnie’s Story – Book Six, Chapter Thirteen
In the car park outside the KFC site, Freeholders Lawyers, Jinnie said, “I think that went well, let’s go and talk to the staff at KFC.” “Right oh,” said Brian, “While you drive, I want [more…]
Fiction
Jinnie’s Story – Book Six, Chapter Twelve
Jinnie desperately wanted to talk to Brooke about roast beef rolls, but as it was just coming up to half past three, it would be eight thirty back home and it was unfair to phone [more…]
Fiction
Merry Christmas, Sergeant Edge
Edge knew that he was coming down with something. His head felt muggy and the back of his throat and soft palate felt enlarged and spongy. He had been unable to clear his left ear, [more…]
Fiction
Christmas With Admiral Peabody
Introduction Well everyone, we’re rapidly approaching a new year as the winter months close in. I hope your 2023 has been better than mine. Let’s lighten the mood at least a little. I thought I’d [more…]
Fiction
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
The haggard, ruddy-faced detective sighed heavily as he groped across the table for the tape machine. He hit a button and began speaking in the weary, nicotine-and-vodka drenched tones of a man resigned to keeling [more…]
Fiction
Jinnie Story – Book Six, Chapter Eleven
Jinnie climbed out of the people carrier and was a little disappointed that the twins didn’t come charging out to greet her. Reading her mind Paolo said, “They’ll be on the beach with Izzy. If [more…]
Fiction
Jinnie’s Story – Book Six, Chapter Ten
Penny drove up to the embassy gate where the gate guard first recognised the car and then the occupants. After a cursory glance at their IDs the gate slid open and they were waved in. [more…]