Microfiction: Berries

“Mummy, I picked some berries.” She kept her eyes glued to her phone screen as she tapped out a message. “That’s nice. Make sure you share them with your sister.” “Okay.” When she found them later, their lips and fingers stained deep purple, eyes glazed, she would think, what message? | Read more…

50 word story: 50 Shades of Tetris

A little bonus post here. This was written as part of a challenge for Desert Bus 6 to write a 5o word story with the theme “50 shades of tetris”. If it makes you giggle, why not head on over to watch some of the marathon and help the children. | Read more…

50 word story: A conversation with my boss

“Are you working?” My boss asks. “Kind of.” “What do you mean kind of?” “I’m looking at the screen and I’m tapping on the keyboard.” “Is that twitter?” I cringe. “Umm, maybe.” “Well that’s networking, that counts as work. I’ll let you off.” I smile and keep working. Self-employment rocks. | Read more…