James McEwan pick of the month real life stories short stories Friday, May 4, 2018 Marie by James McEwan <i>A Scottish veteran returns to Italy to face his past, and maybe find his old sweetheart; by James McEwan.</i><br><br> Carl Mackenzie caught a glimpse of her. His heartbeat raced, he stumbled and sat down on the edge of a pushcart. Was it Marie? He drank some water and took a few deep breaths. He stood up to look around in the fish market, searching for her among the crowd, but the woman had moved on. He wet … Read more Labels: James McEwan pick of the month real life stories short stories 4 comments:
James McEwan real life stories short stories Friday, November 27, 2015 Ma Blake's by James McEwan <i>James McEwan's story of lust and addiction in the swamps of Belize.</i><br><br> The plank snapped and Allan fell off into the rancid mud, where his legs sank in up to his knees. He leaned forward, stretching towards the solid ground, and grabbed hold of a mango tree root. As he pulled himself onto the path his left foot slid out of his running shoe, which was stuck fast by the suction of the sludge. A mu… Read more Labels: James McEwan real life stories short stories 8 comments:
fantastic stories James McEwan short stories Sunday, February 8, 2015 Granddad's Birthday Cuff Links by James McEwan <i>James McEwan's character has saved up to buy her Granddad a special present, but must contend with an unscrupulous shopkeeper.</i><br><br> Anne counted out her money from her little tea tin. It was Granddad's birthday tomorrow and she would surprise him with those fancy cuff links. The ones with the regimental motif on, since he was always talking about his adventures from his war days. <br><br> She had sold… Read more Labels: fantastic stories James McEwan short stories 12 comments:
James McEwan real life stories short stories Sunday, December 14, 2014 Am I Missing Something? by James McEwan <i>James McEwan's character is beset by doubts as he buys his girlfriend an engagement ring.</i><br><br> Malcolm handed five hundred pounds cash to the jeweller's assistant, it was the last of his savings. <br><br> 'Am I missing something?' The assistant said and started to count the notes. <br><br> 'What do you mean?' Malcolm fidgeted with his wallet and looked down at the builder's dust on his boo… Read more Labels: James McEwan real life stories short stories 10 comments:
