Philippa's short stories/Poems

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Sunday, June 10, 2007

A VERY ETHNIC AFFAIR

Valerie sauntered into Antiques World in the Argyle St Arcade with her husband Frank to choose a present for their daughter’s 21 st birthday. A chirpy, blonde assistant named Carol rushed over. “ Need any help?” “ Just browsing,” replied Valerie with a smile. “ Well if you see anything you like,... Sign in to see full entry.

THE NEW WORLD ORDER

A man in a grey suit approached Regina as she emerged surreptitiously from an address in Hope St. “Got the time?” “Sure.” She scrabbled in her bag for her mobile. And with that he pulled a taser. Regina crumpled to the ground in agony. “Aaah!" On the opposite side of the road a black van stood... Sign in to see full entry.

ENEMY OF THE STATE

Nicole buzzed herself into her flat in Ellangowan Court, Milngavie and called the lift. It arrived with a ping and she stepped inside. Instantly the lights cut as the doors slid shut with a thud. She slapped about the walls frantically, heart leaping to find the controls. After some frightful... Sign in to see full entry.

THE CLONE FACTORY

The clack of metal tipped heels resounded across the foyer of the House of Commons. A woman in a dark trouser suit and with hair cropped to the nape strode up to a man waiting in a corner. “ Hi Harry,” she boomed, extending her hand. “I’m Liz, Minister for Presentational Strategy. The PM thinks very... Sign in to see full entry.

CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO

Lynne scuttled into the lounge of the Grand Hotel, Brighton, tossing back her ginger mane that the wind had thrust about her face. The following Tuesday, elections would be held to replace Philip Pryce who had retired as head of the council. She was standing as a candidate and had come to meet her... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 9, 2007

A BUNCH OF FIVES

Shortly before six Andrew arrived at 36 Novar Drive where the group 'Radiant Light' would be meeting. A tall fair haired girl named Lucy followed close on his heels. As the two sat down, Mark sprang to his feet. “So far we've confined our operations to hacking into government computer systems and... Sign in to see full entry.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Three days passed before they found the body. Nick rang his brother's intercom at Speirs Wharf a third time but in vain. A small, blonde haired woman approached from behind. “Can I help?” “Yeah. Supposed to be meeting my brother, celebrate his birthday. But he's not answering and his car's still... Sign in to see full entry.

HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS

In a dingy corner of Maginn’s pub, Saltmarket, two men sat in intense discussion. “I want revenge on that bitch who got ma brother Stevie fifteen year in the Bar-L.” “Nae bother, Tam, can be arranged,” croaked Rab in his gravelly voice. “What was he done fur?” “Dealin’ smack.” “How did he get... Sign in to see full entry.

THE PRICE OF PROTEST

Tamsin walked gravely across George Square, briefcase in hand to the Millennium Hotel where her friend Emma sat waiting. “Can't process your application Emma,” she sighed as she settled herself at a table next to the front window. “Why not? You yourself suggested I should apply, told me I had... Sign in to see full entry.

THE BLUE CARD

Gloria had been Office Manager at Safe Life Insurance for barely two weeks when her boss Vince summoned her for a private meeting. “Got an email from Headquarters about a dynamic new experiment they're running to promote job satisfaction. Apparently it's slashed the number of written warnings and... Sign in to see full entry.

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I am a member of the Milngavie Writers Group near Glasgow and I have written a number of short stories and poems. My subject concerns conspiracy and murder.

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