Through the faint clouds of ashes that swirled softly over the road, she saw the outlines of buildings that had been scarred by the war. For a moment she thought she could feel the ghosts of the people who once lived and worked here. The sound of the cups and saucers over the chatter of […]
Dimly lit posters hung the entire length of the dark corridor to the Reassignment Office. They repeated the party slogan over and over. “CONFORMITY. UNITY. PEACE.” Ethan stared blankly at the tiled floor – he knew the phrase by now. It was the sole purpose of his and everyone elses existence. Every day was like […]
Of all days - Entry to the Phoenix Point Writing Competition © 2018 MattyRasker Ben woke to the sound of his mobile vibrating across the bedside cabinet. It was the midwife at the hospital. His wife had finally gone into labour. He got out of bed, got changed, grabbed his packed canvas bag, and was […]