Tag Archives: fiction

“Bile”

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Sheila N

Some flash fiction for you. Warning: do not eat while reading. I wanted that dress. I mean, brick through the pvc window; alarm goes off; blood on shattered glass, and hands, and frock; dress itself proper shredded as I drag … Continue reading →

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Being Doctor Daisy

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Sheila N

“The Holmes side is … crawling with spies. The Mycroftian branch … spends so much time undercover, they never travel anywhere without a duvet.” – Dr Margeurite “Daisy” LeStrade, from “Sherlock Jones & the Hound of the Basingstokes”. Today’s tune … Continue reading →

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“With Extra Points for Neatness”

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Sheila N

Some February fiction for you … With Extra Points for Neatness by Sheila North Margaret Pennyworth was nothing if not direct. “I’ve decided to deactivate you. I am sorry.” Her parents had been big on superficial politeness, so the phrase, … Continue reading →

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James and the Saucer of Vengeful Doom

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Sheila N

This is a story I read last October at a horror night at the Doncaster Brewery & Tap, which was held by author Craig Hallam. It helps if you like “The Princess Bride”, as well as Halloween. Warning: Swearing; also, … Continue reading →

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Enough Adulting Already: Cancer & Me

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Sheila N

Another day, another check up: per usual, at the hospital where I spent my first few stays on psych ward. The ward relocated years ago to a separate, purpose built location, but a shiver still goes down my bipolar spine … Continue reading →

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