Posted on: 21 January 2025 Posted by: Alex Mennie Comments: 0

Three Diamonds; Three Bothies

Ewan opened his mouth to agree but was drowned out by a crack like a revolver shot as the entire world around him vibrated. He reached out to feel the cold steel with his left hand and looked south towards the city.

Posted on: 14 September 2024 Posted by: Alex Mennie Comments: 0

The Red Petticoat

The kettle’s boiling. Good. Tea at the ready, always keep the kettle on. Who knows who might come by? Always someone wanting something up here. But not today. Please not today.

Posted on: 16 June 2021 Posted by: Alex Mennie Comments: 0

The Happy Place

There were new smells, fresh smells, a breeze on my nose and so much to explore. The ground was dusty, pale, with small patches of long dry grass, rising and falling as far as I could see. This was a happy place.

Posted on: 9 February 2021 Posted by: Alex Mennie Comments: 0

The Gaugers

It’s a long time to Spring. It always seems to be the case round here. Just a few miles from the sunshine coast, but inland the fog lingers – rolling down the hills and filling up the valleys to meet the steam that rises from the stills.

Posted on: 19 November 2020 Posted by: Alex Mennie Comments: 0

The Cracked Barrel

I suppose long before the transaction and well before hindsight had a chance to kick in, I knew this wasn’t the best idea I’d ever had. But it fell into my lap…and I really didn’t feel as if I had much choice.