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Adventure

• Head hunt - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Adventure)

  • - A businessman's long journey home is interrupted by a phone call that leads him into a frightening kidnap.

• Moor Lonely - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Adventure)

  • - Mike's mood reflected the dismal weather as he lay in a hole, injured and waiting for rescue.

Crime-and-Mystery

• Cold Cure - by Michael Watson (Stories/Crime and Mystery)

  • - An old man's ghost teaches an unruly boy the terrible consequences of bullying.

• Double Vision - by Michael Watson (Stories/Fantasy)

  • - The spirit of a wronged art student persuades an unbelieving engineer to help her live again.

• Intruding - by Michael Watson (Stories/Crime & Mystery)

  • - In this ghost story told, as it were, backwards, a young man's search for a Michaelangelo ceiling becomes his life's work in a way he could never envisage.

• Top Gun - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Crime and Mystery)

  • - No longer willing to share the publishing limelight with his rival, a crime-writer decides to use his knowledge of police methods and forensics to end the rivalry forever. But events do not quite go to plan

Descriptive

• The beauty of the earth - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Descriptive)

  • - The view from his garden chair was not obviously attractive but he let his descriptive energies loose on the scene.

• Miss Marple's village - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Descriptive)

  • - A word picture based on a postcard. After reading the piece, click the link and judge for yourself how effectively the picture was described.

Fantasy-and-SciFi

• Body in the desert - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Sci Fi-Fantasy)

  • - Caught short on a long drive, a motorist discovers a body. That's his first worry.

• The Corridor of C P Snow - by Michael Watson (Stories/Fantasy & Sci Fi)

  • - A failing writer makes contact with a long departed author - by radio! Another engaging story by Michael Watson - published on WRITERsite.

• Cyber abduction - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Sci Fi-Fantasy)

  • - Abducted by aliens without ever leaving his own room, Tim discovers something special about being human and liking Chinese food!

• It all depends how you see it - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Sci Fi-Fantasy)

  • - Four people go stargazing and get caught up, literally, in a remarkable encounter. But how would they describe their experience?

• Encounter of the fourth kind - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Sci Fi-Fantasy)

  • - A wildlife enthusiast goes looking for water voles but finds himself involved in a close encounter that beats all his preconceptions.

• Intelligent life - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/SciFi-Fantasy)

  • - On the first ever discovery of intelligent beings on another planet the two-man landing party find their preconceptions shattered.

• Intelligent life - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/SciFi-Fantasy)

  • - On the first ever discovery of intelligent beings on another planet the two-man landing party find their preconceptions shattered.

• Meteor strike - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Sci Fi)

  • - Paul and Ruth were well prepared for the normal risks of a country walk, but not for the unprecedented emergency they witnessed from their downland vantage point.

• Victor's flight of fancy - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Fantasy/Humour)

  • - Science teacher, Victor Brown, has his proud scepticism seriously dented by bizarre experience. This light-hearted fantasy has a choice of two endings - when you have read the main story go on to read the alternatives and see which you prefer

Historical-Fiction

• The Green Man of Avington - by Michael Watson (Stories/Historical Fiction)

  • - When a daughter defies the Normans to honour her once-royal father in burial, the old religion triumphs in vengeance.

• Last watch - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Historical Fiction)

  • - This story is fictional, but its inspiration will be obvious to anyone who remembers the tragic newspaper reports of August 1952 or who has visited the pretty Devon seaside town of Lynmouth.

• The night before - by Derrick Phillips (Historical fiction)

  • - An unfamiliar viewpoint on a well-known story. Listen in to Peter's thoughts on the night before the church was born.

• Adventure in the smog - by Derrick Phillips (Historical fiction)

  • - During the Great Smog, an event which London remembers as a tragedy, a child walks the streets enjoying it as an adventure.

• The night before - by Derrick Phillips (Historical fiction)

  • - An unfamiliar viewpoint on a well-known story. Listen in to Peter's thoughts on the night before the church was born.

Human-Interest

• Alter Ego - by Michael Watson (Stories/human interest)

  • - Lucy's innate talent for acting fascinates Steven. But is her alter ego a product of expertise, hallucination or something unearthly?

• Attention Spans (INDEX) (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - INDEX to the ATTENTION SPANS series of short stories by PJH of Great Baddow, Essex, England

• The sound of breaking love - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - A WRITERsite story

• The cat's whiskers (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - They found hairs on him belonging to the murdered mans cat... Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Miss Chrissy Peasholme (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - He would really rather be somewhere else - with her... Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Cuban crisis; what crisis? (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - Sometimes it's best to just do what you're told. Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Delegating (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - Of course it's right that a manager should delegate... it is, isn't it? Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Driving lessons (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - A serious accident caused by inexperience; or was it? Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Famous for fifteen minutes (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - It really was fame… if only for fifteen minutes… Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Fine chance - version 1 - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Human interest)

  • - Jim wandered through the grounds of the castle and stumbled into an unexpected meeting.

• Fine chance - version 2 - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Human interest)

  • - Jim stumbled into a chance meeting in an Irish castle. In this sequel he retells the story several years later - with an unexpected twist at the end.

• Fishing with a lure (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - The best way to catch shark. Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• The harder they fall (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - The medal proved he was a hero, didn't it? Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Job opportunities (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - The best ticket inspector on the underground. Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Long time dying (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - She was the last patient on the ward... Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Lunch Break (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - What really happened at the cemetery? Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• No smoking (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - How to deal with an alien. Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• One size fits all (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - It was a money spinner beyond Gilbert's and Mrs Finkleshine's dreams of wildest avarice. Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Plucky little man - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Human interest)

  • - A quiet, little man foils a daylight attack on his grocery store.

• Power mad (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - Billy wasn't very bright so the teacher saw the opportunity to wield his power. Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• RSD- Sudden fall, slow climb back - by Derrick Phillips (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)

  • - The RSD story that used to be here has been expanded into a complete Help-Site called RSD Alert. Many other personal stories have been added to build up a picture of this painful condition that afflicts fit and active people following relatively minor injuries.

• Runaway - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Human interest)

  • - Frank couldn't face life at home any longer, so he ran away. We look in on his new life on the London streets.

• Sleeping rough (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - "Just leave the package in the doorway..." Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Stars in their eyes (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - It had been a very, very long journey... Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• The lane (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - They only asked for directions; he was just an old fool, wasn't he? Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Time off (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - When he spotted Tom from Purchasing, he waved but Tom didn't wave back... Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• The umpire strikes back (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - This was a thankless job... Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• Which way is up? (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - The Top Notch Think Tank turns our understanding of the world upside down. Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• The wild blue yonder (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - But did it really happen... Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

• A wing and a prayer (Stories/Human Interest)

  • - What did a mere woman know about golf; she certainly knew which way to look! Part of the Attention Span series by PJH

Humour

• 1066 and all that (Stories/Humour) Part of the 'Attention Spans 2' series

  • - A WRITERsite story

• The Anniversary by Margaret Hunter (Stories/humour)

  • - George's dream of youth-recapturing adventure requires a little money and a small boat - nothing that his insurance couldn't cover. Only Beryl stands in his way.

• Attention Spans 2 (INDEX) (Stories/Humour)

  • - INDEX to the ATTENTION SPANS 2 series of short stories by PJH of Great Baddow, Essex, England

• Bank robbery - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Humour)

  • - Whilst wandering through the town, he noticed someone behaving strangely at the bank... but things are not always what they seem.

• Blind Mans Bluff (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - There's nothing like a compliment to raise your spirits - especially when you know it's sincerely meant. (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• Childs play (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - The licensee chats with a previous landlord… but how previous? (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• The Doorman (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - An unusual way to lose a customer. (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• The fishing trip - Martin's story (Stories/Humour)

  • - A couple goes out for the day. The events were the same, but they each saw the day differently. This is Martin's viewpoint.

• The fishing trip - The story as Sandra told it to her friend...

  • - A couple goes out for the day. The events were the same, but they each saw the day differently. This is Sandra's viewpoint.

• Flying high (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - It was a rough flight… (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• Gissajob (Stories/Humourn)

  • - The first rule of selling is to be sure the person you are talking to has the authority to buy. Thi soty is part of the 'Attention Spans 2' series by PJH.

• A Grave Mistake (Stories/Humourion) Past of the 'Attentions spans 2' series

  • - Was it a murder? Best exhume the body to check if the suspicions would be supported... (a story from the 'Attentions Spans 2' seires by PJH.

• Holiday Snaps (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - This was not the place for a domestic argument… (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• Home sweet home (or Stars in their eyes. part II) (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - They found the ultimate truth of the universe, but who would believe them? (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• Interesting Smells (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - History repeats itself - with a difference… (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• Night Hike - by Rick Hill (Stories/Humour)

  • - Recalling a Scouting adventure that turned into a farce, Rick Hill reminds himself why walking is best done in daylight.

• No Ball Games (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - The international match. (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• No Strings - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Humour)

  • - In a re-enactment of the eternal battle between hoarders and tidiers a hoarder has the last word

• Opening hours (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - The librarian deals firmly with late returns… (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• Roman remains (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - The licensee chats with a previous landlord… but how previous? (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• Telesales? Go away! - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Humour)

  • - A snappy dialogue that began when Sally's phone rang as she was watching TV. You may find this script useful one evening! Thie piece now includes scripts for quick disposal of unwanted sales calsls.

• Tickets Please (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - Pick a pocket or two? Or would you like to try another career? (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

• The Wind Up (Stories/Humour) - Part of the Attention Spans 2 series

  • - A jewellery raid that nobody noticed. (part of the Attention Spans 2 series by PJH

Wildlife

• Crop circles on my lawn - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Wildlife)

  • - Alien visitors? Drunken young farmers? No. I reckon I found the true source of crop circles just by looking out of my bedroom window.

• Dark encounter - by Rick Hill(Stories/Wildlife)

  • - A summer evening walk on the South Downs turns into a wildlife encounter in the dark

• Fox on the Fosse - by Derrick Phillips (Stories/Wildlife)

  • - A moment of delight during a walk near the source of the River Thames.

• Snake on the path - by Derrick Phillips(Stories/Wildlife)

  • - On his first full day in Australia he hoped to see some wildlife - but this meeting was not what he hoped for.

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