What I’ve been writing this week Sunday Imposter I’ve always felt a bit of a fraud, as if I don’t belong where I am or doing what I’m doing. It turns out there’s a name for that: Imposter Syndrome. Even people at the top of their field feel it. Monday Howl This werewolf’s family has…… Continue reading The Week in Review
Tag: short story
Contract
Contract Short story by Iris Carden “Can you put a price on a human life?” he asked. “Of course, I can,” she said. “It’s a hundred thousand if it’s going to be an easy job. It goes up in fifty thousand dollar increments for degrees of difficulty.” Her voice was low, quiet, but he could…… Continue reading Contract
The House
The House Short story by Iris Carden Emily knew there had to be a reason the house was so cheap. When she’d seen the ad, she’d been stunned they were only asking two hundred and fifty thousand. She’d checked online, the estimated value was at least a hundred thousand more. The real estate agent told…… Continue reading The House
Week in Review
What I’ve written this week Sunday Cost of Living My blog post with some tips on saving money, and some places to go for good advice. Monday Just Adeline A short story about a person who can’t cope with the way life is and absolutely needs to change. Many people don’t understand. Tuesday Siren Song…… Continue reading Week in Review
The End of the Day
The End of the Day Short story by Iris Carden “Always take time at the end of the day,” Katie’s mother used to say. “Spend some time reflecting, sorting things out, making sense of everything. There’s never enough time while things are actually happening. So take some time at the end of the day.” So…… Continue reading The End of the Day
Siren Song
Siren Song Short story by Iris Carden “Selina, welcome to the Morning Show,” the interviewer said, in her overly bright and bubbly manner. Selina had already forgotten her name. “It’s great to be here,” Selina answered. “You’re in town for the big concert tonight, and I understand tickets for the arena have already sold out.”…… Continue reading Siren Song
Just Adeline
Just Adeline Short story by Iris Carden Adam was a clever and kind little boy. Some people thought it odd that he preferred to play dolls with girls, than cricket with boys, but most just put it down to him being quiet and a little shy. One day Adam said to his Mum, “I think…… Continue reading Just Adeline
Week in Review
What I’ve been writing Sunday Fearing the New A blog post about my anxiety because I have to see a new rheumatologist. Monday A Warning of Things to Come Continuing the adventures of Orsinius Wishlet, the reformed kleptomaniac wisp. Tuesday Time and Time Again Two people are on an alien spacecraft and find an item…… Continue reading Week in Review
We All Scream
We All Scream Short story by Iris Carden Shopping with ten year old twins wasn’t easy. By the time both Christopher and Catherine (Kit and Kat to their friends), had new school shoes and backpacks, Helen was exhausted. That’s when they noticed it. A new ice cream shop had opened in the shopping centre. “Twenty…… Continue reading We All Scream
Time and Time Again
Time and Time Again Short story by Iris Carden Amanda and Charles had been driving on a quiet country road, when they saw the saucer hovering above the road. The car radio went haywire, then a bright yellow beam of light covered their car. The next thing either of them knew, they were both waking…… Continue reading Time and Time Again
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