She Used to live hereIt had been another long day at the office. I arrived home feeling exhausted to find the house in darkness. Strange, I thought to myself…Sep 19, 2021Sep 19, 2021
The Lorry HijackThe huge artic rolled off the ferry at Rosslare. Ross McEwan was looking forward to getting home to Dublin after being in the UK for a…Feb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021
The Cocaine FlightJake Russell left the Royal Air Force where he used to fly as a pilot of Buccaneers, Jaguars, and Tornados. Jake left the RAF and with…Jan 27, 2021Jan 27, 2021
I wish you had told me that beforePeter walked through the door. Peter had been asked to organise the chimpanzees’ tour for the day on the island on Lake Victoria in Africa…Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
The Death Spell of SolariI have submitted my book to a publisher. The Death Spell of SolariJan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
Christmas BreakinIt was Christmas Eve, and all was quiet. Ian, the security guard, sat in his usual office; it was nine pm. Nothing stirred or moved…Dec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020
Things were dead but now there is some lifeThe eBay seller sat back on his chair. Why does the Government have to bring out Brexit now? They had just been through a lockdown, and…Dec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
My PaintingsThe CY Twombly painting hung on the wall behind my desk. It was the Peony Blossom paintings. My wife thinks the paintings are just paint…Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
The One Millionth CusThe nurse Tina O’Brien waited in the queue to buy her groceries; there was just enough money in her purse to pay for the meagre food she…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
Henri Cartier-Bresson’s photograph PuddleThis short story is based on the puddle in Henri Cartier-Bresson’s photograph aptly called puddle.Dec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020
They went to the same School, different classesJeffery walked back to his car; parked in a dimly lit street, he pressed the key to unlock the vehicle. The four indicators came on and…Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
What Do MI6 Agents Do?Giles was finishing his degree at Oxford University; it is the time to get feedback from his tutor Professor Jones. After the usual…Nov 29, 2020Nov 29, 2020
I went to the Wrong EndThis is a true story, it was not funny at the time, but now it is hilarious. I went with my father in law to see Hibernian versus Dundee…Nov 28, 2020Nov 28, 2020
She Did Want To Go To LondonJulie went to bed worried about going to London in the morning, the weather forecast was not good, and she knew that Angela and Peter…Nov 27, 2020Nov 27, 2020
I learned about Systems Engineering from this Part 1Look back at the history of procurement by governments. You will find a series of disasters. Mismanaged, mistakes, full of errors, etc.Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2020
It’s not what it looks likeGraham is race walking along the road; his arms are pumping hard; the legs are almost impossible to see they are going so fast. Graham is…Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
V2 Launch to ImpactThe V2 rocket sat on its mobile launching platform. The missile had been fuelled and was ready to launch to its target in London. The…Nov 24, 2020Nov 24, 2020
Finish Systems Engineering Before Starting ProductionHaving worked in Systems Engineering for many years, I have seen the mistakes made by Management for many times. An order would arrive at…Nov 22, 2020Nov 22, 2020
I wish you had told me this beforeIt is 1942 during the Second World War. The United Kingdom is listening to the Germans’ messages to their U Boat Fleet. Another message…Nov 21, 2020Nov 21, 2020
Road to NowhereIt was a cold, wet night; the rain was torrential, you could hardly see through; the windscreen wipers could scarcely cope with the…Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020