"Are you sure you want to do this?" Her hand was weak and frail in mine. ​"I've never been more sure of anything." I smiled at her, my beautiful, tenacious, fading child. The doctor’s face was grave as he asked if I was ready to begin the procedure. I nodded my agreement and lay back … Continue reading Heartbeats →

He watched from the shadows as hundreds of bright colours swarmed past: reds, blues and greens mingled with the duller browns and blacks that were always present. Constantly moving, they weaved and swerved around each other to avoid collisions. Some moved in groups, some alone. The lone ones might be easier targets but for the … Continue reading The Stranger →