Wind blown

A white picket fence, flung across the pavement, bears witness to the ferocity of the wind in the depths of the night.

Coffee break

Over coffee we dissect a story in the news and regret that we can not predict its outcome.

A visit

The wind howls and rain is buffetted on to obscured glass as the vampire searches for a vein. Two attempts later there is surprisingly just enough blood in the test tube to be sent off for testing.

Sunshine after the rain

Half a swirly lemon cheesecake, a gift from a friend, shines out at me when I open the fridge door.

Doom and gloom

The new year descends upon us in a dark mist of rain, a reflection, perhaps, of sadness which has crept too close in the last few days.

New shoes

The woman sinks on to a bench in the shopping area and removing her shoes, throws them into a nearby bin. She produces a shiny patent pair from a department store carrier bag and pulls them on with difficulty, before walking off down the street, the price labels flashing on the soles of her feet.

On strike

A toddler sits on the paving slabs, legs outstretched in defiance, while his mother stands calmly nearby, the strap of the walking rein clutched in her hand.