Monthly Archives: May 2015

The Fog. Short Story.

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Simon stood at the edge of the street, waiting to cross. The cars nearby slowed as the light turned red, he muttered “finally” and started walking. As he reached the half way point a thick fog started to roll down … Continue reading →

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Killer. Short Story.

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Jeremy stretched and yawned. It had been a long day but he was almost done. He was feeling cold and sore, he had been sitting on the roof of the building for hours now. He watched the people walking back … Continue reading →

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One By One. Short Story.

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Mark sat on the bed, knees pulled tight to his chest. Someone knocked on his door. “Go away.” “It isn’t safe for you to be alone.” “What does it matter? It isn’t safe with people either.” “Just let me in.” … Continue reading →

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Containment. Short Story.

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Mary could feel it, moving its way through her veins, spreading through her body. It was an odd feeling, a hot burning that was strangely pleasant. She was afraid, of course she was, it was burning away herself, burning away … Continue reading →

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The Snow Storm. Short Story.

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Snow fell heavily on the village, coating everything thickly. Sarah glanced out the window, then back at the fire. There was no sign of her brothers, they were supposed to be back hours ago. Her father had already left the … Continue reading →

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Heroes. Short Story.

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

John watched as the Seven walked out of the building, leading a group of released hostages. The image cut back to a news anchor “this was the scene today as the Seven pulled off a heroic rescue operation. Death Mask … Continue reading →

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Natural Cycle. Short Story.

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Sandra was wearing a long skirt and a light blouse, despite the chill of the day. She stood near a large, old oak tree, waiting. She was meeting someone today, and though she knew they would be exactly on time, … Continue reading →

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Neighbourhood Barbeque. Short Story.

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Charlotte started the grill and closed it over. It was a while before anyone would arrive but she wanted everything to be ready for when they did. She looked around the garden quickly, everything out here was done. The long … Continue reading →

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Eternal Slumber. Short Story.

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Sally lay on the bed, motionless. Everything in the room was still, then, as if it were a giant taking a great breath, everything shuddered, once, twice, three times. Despite the force of the shaking nothing fell from the shelves, … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Wife. Short Story.

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Alan James Keogh

Stacy opened the hot press and placed the folded towels carefully inside. She closed the door over and took a moment to remember what she was doing. Washing. Yes. That was it. She went downstairs to the washing room and … Continue reading →

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