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So You Decided to Spontaneously Combust in Front of Your Friends (A Beginner’s Guide)

Posted on May 9, 2017 by fakedtales

This is the first of the Tempest side-stories, about a family linked to Lightning but not currently part of the main plot. It’s a taster of the themes and concepts of Lightning, as well as being about an awkward teenager … Continue reading →

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The Mist in the Bridge

Posted on July 12, 2015 by fakedtales

I’ve been concentrating a lot on Lightning and less so on my short fiction, which is a bit of a shame. I was inspired by this Terribleminds flash fiction challenge so I visited the link and one of the titles … Continue reading →

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Dulcie St. Clements & Astronaut Jones in… Spoiled Meat!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by fakedtales

I’ve been meaning to start up on the Terribleminds flash fiction contests regularly, to provide content here and be able to flex my creative muscles. I’ve had ideas for the last few week’s worth of contests, but they always go … Continue reading →

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The Old Woods Ebook Edition

Posted on October 15, 2012 by fakedtales

Another one of my short stories has been converted into an ebook. This time it’s The Old Woods, a tale about a small country village, the power of local legends, two mysterious strangers and the old woods people are called … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Jenkins Insurance

Posted on September 5, 2012 by fakedtales

It’s midweek, and I sense a lot of you need a pick-me-up. Here’s new short story all about offices and the ghosts who live in them. The Battle of Jenkins Insurance. I’ve been a bit quiet thanks to other projects, … Continue reading →

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Experimental Prescription

Posted on September 22, 2011 by fakedtales

Another week, another Chuck Wendig contest. This time it’s only 100 words, but needed three of the words: bishop, blister, enzyme, ivy or lollipop. Here’s my contribution.

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Tiny Broken Doll Face Man

Posted on June 10, 2011 by fakedtales

I want to say, “Blame Chuck Wendig”. I really do. Chuck Wendig is a writer, someone I’m a big fan of and whose advice on editing, “Welcome to Editordome” I’ve been returning to again and again while pouring through the … Continue reading →

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The Magical Laundrette

Posted on June 6, 2011 by fakedtales

A bit of a swift one this week. The Magical Laundrette, or it might end up called “Where all the socks go”. I’m not sure yet. It’s kind of rough, so any constructive criticism is welcome. As I’m running a … Continue reading →

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Performance

Posted on May 30, 2011 by fakedtales

Here’s another post-apocalyptic tale, The Performance. Enjoy.

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Love’s Headlights

Posted on May 23, 2011 by fakedtales

It’s new story time. Well, not really new as this was my first ever short story, involving a strange love triangle. I hope you enjoy Love’s Headlights.

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