Iain Kelly's Blog, page 51

TABLOID INTRUSION

Well, it didn’t look much – a cuddly toy, a small chocolate each, a few sweets. It would have to do. He hoped they would understand. He collected them all and put them in the Santa sack. He left the newspaper lying open on the bed. His own face stared up at him from the … Continue reading TABLOID INTRUSION

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves for Christmas – #Dystopian #Thriller A Justified State by Iain Kelly

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Very pleased to welcome a new author to the Cafe and Bookstore with his latest book, Iain Kelly with A Justified State. About A Justified State In the future, The State is ruled by the socially reformist Central Party Alliance. Poverty and homelessness have been eradicated, but overpopulation, an…

MORNING ROUTINE

The sun came over the small village and the first signs of life began stirring. Looking down she watched the same routine unfold as it always did. A light came on at the Klein’s house – the children had risen too early again. Lithe Jenny Wright appeared dressed in luminous jacket and running tights and … Continue reading MORNING ROUTINE

WHAT LIES BENEATH

**This is an excerpt from my new novel, ‘A Justified State’.** He raised his hand to shield his eyes from the water spray as the launch drew closer to the base of the towering wall. He could make out the gate that was lodged halfway open. The water lapped around the base as the pressure … Continue reading WHAT LIES BENEATH

POTTERING IN THE GARAGE

Mary was as surprised as her gawking neighbours when the string of black vans pulled up outside her house with a screech of tyres and flashing lights. Armed MI5 agents rushed across her perfectly manicured lawn and flowerbeds, surrounding the house. ‘Come out now. Hands where we can see them!’ Instinctively she raised her hands … Continue reading POTTERING IN THE GARAGE

THE ROAD WARRIOR

Put the radio on, search through a few pirate stations, hit upon The Boss, ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire.’ Old school, that’ll do. Drink of water, splash a little round my eyes, keep me alert, don’t waste too much. Ten hours straight, enough gas for another three, then will need to find some more. Sun … Continue reading THE ROAD WARRIOR

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GETAWAY

The Departure Lounge was rammed with people. The sensible ones carried everything essential in backpacks, others insisted on dragging large suitcases behind them, adding to the gridlock. Sea-Tac Airport expected the last weekend before Christmas to be busy – it always was – but even the additional check-in staff and baggage handlers were unable to … Continue reading THE GREAT CHRISTMAS GETAWAY

ONWARD

Archie sat atop the bogie kart. The road stretched out in front of him. And below him. A long way below him. ‘Are you sure about this, Archie?’ his best friend and fellow kart-builder Bill asked. Archie saw the look of genuine concern in his classmate’s face. He pulled the racing goggles over his eyes … Continue reading ONWARD

A VERY USEFUL ENGINE

Weary Thomas trundled down the track. It had been a busy day on the island of Sodor. All the children had been to visit and have their photo taken with the No. 1 engine. The Fat Controller had been very proud of Thomas. Left alone at the end of the day each engine puffed away … Continue reading A VERY USEFUL ENGINE

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

‘Man, all three of you couldn’t hit a barn door. Try again.’ Hank loaded a clay into the thrower. ‘Ready?’ ‘Pull!’ The clay disc fired out over the field. Three shots fired off. The clay landed in one piece a hundred yards away. ‘Dammit, these guns is useless,’ whined Dwight. ‘How we expected to hit … Continue reading PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT