Wolf short story by Iris Carden Senior Agent Jo Burns had been called to the office of Inspector David Webber, the police liaison with the HDU. She was surprised to find the Queensland Premier already in the office, waiting for her. The Premier passed a manila file folder, labelled “confidential”, to Jo. “Do you know…… Continue reading Wolf
Author: Iris Carden
Iris Carden is an Australian indie author, mother, grandmother, and chronic illness patient. On good days, she writes. Because of the unpredictability of her health, she writes on an indie basis, not trying to meet deadlines. She lives on a disability support pension now, but her ultimate dream is to earn her own living from her writing.
The Week Before Christmas
The Week Before Christmas poem by Iris Carden It was a week before Christmas and things weren’t going well, Santa’s cost-cutting measures were beginning to tell. The reindeer were weak, from inferior food, Elves working overtime, were in a horrible mood. The elves formed a union. Reindeer did the same. They presented Santa, their demands…… Continue reading The Week Before Christmas
Elf
Elf short story by Iris Carden Settle in dear reader, while I tell you the strange tale of Beatrice, who dreamed of being someone she wasn’t, only to find the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence. Beatrice was a low-level office worker, who had only one interest outside her boring…… Continue reading Elf
Techno Ghost
Techno Ghost short story by Iris Carden Senior Agent Jo Burns called Trainee Agent Harry Smythe to her office. As always, she quizzed him about his knowledge on the subject before taking him on assignment. “What do you know about ghosts, Harry?” “Most ghosts are deceased humans with unfinished business. Poltergeists are the outworking of…… Continue reading Techno Ghost
Putting Christ in Christmas
Putting Christ in Christmas by Iris Carden Throughout December, there’s often lots of posts on social media about putting Christ back in Christmas. I would suggest the way to do that would be to follow Jesus’ own instructions, as reported in the Gospels. Don’t judge others. If you are concerned about “sin” be concerned about…… Continue reading Putting Christ in Christmas
The Week in Review
The Week in Review What I’ve Written Sunday: Inspiration Sometimes I’m overwhelmed with ideas. Sometimes, I wish I could grab a can of inspiration from the pantry. Monday: They Do Not Exist An elite unit protects humans from non-human things. Tuesday: Krampus Trainee Agent Harry Smythe has brought some Christmas decorations into the HDU office.…… Continue reading The Week in Review
Colony Chapter Sixteen
Cats chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden There was an alert from the gate. An electronic voice said, “Zaratin official to see Angela James. Official has no weapon.” They let the official in. Edward and James didn’t bother going to hide. It did not have a weapon, the only thing on the belt…… Continue reading Colony Chapter Sixteen
Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree by Princess Cat It’s Advent! That means it’s time to put up the Christmas tree. The human says it means other things too, but the Christmas tree is the bit I like. I love the Christmas tree. It’s a tree, but it’s inside the house! And it’s got all these sparkly, shiny things…… Continue reading Christmas Tree
Mulch
Mulch short story by Iris Carden I don’t like dirt roads when I heard I’d have to drive an hour on a dirt road for this unofficial pick-up, I upped the price to fifteen thousand in cash. That extra five thousand was the hearse was going to get knocked around on a rough road, and…… Continue reading Mulch
Bubbles
Bubbles poem by Iris Carden A puff of breath, trapped in a rainbow film, floats on air, on breeze to roam, to float, to fly, a moment of wonder, of whimsy. Air floating on air, shining, bright, a thing of light. To land and to burst: detergent splotch. Float no more, wonder’s lost.
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