Fiction
The Cat Catches a Pheasant
By Christine Lawrence Standing on his hind legs, sure he’d heard a sound from the other end of the garden, he stretched his neck, sniffed the air and listened. His eyes were not his best [… read more ]
short story
Fiction
Bedlam: A Hallowe’en Tale
By Jon Crout Midnight. The chilling sea mist eased its way effortlessly over the gentle oil-black waves and wrapped itself purposefully around the castle. The time-worn fortification stood resolute in its coastal position. Defiantly planted [… read more ]
Culture
Pompey Writes: Star & Crescent Anthology and Book Launch
S&C co-founder and features editor Tom Sykes reports on our upcoming book, Pompey Writes, an anthology of the best writing and visual art to have appeared on the website plus brand new material from some [… read more ]
Fiction
The World City
By Jon Crout A tectonic marauder, invading and conquering all land masses in its path. The City had cut itself adrift itself so long ago that there was no memory or record of the reason. [… read more ]
Culture
Closure Event Showcases Black British Writers (part of Portsmouth Bookfest)
As part of this year’s Bookfest programme, Jacob Ross will be chairing an evening of readings from contributors to Closure, a new anthology of contemporary Black British short stories, followed by a Q&A session and [… read more ]
Fiction
The Blue Plaques Blue Army Gang
By Jon Crout 11 June 1974 ‘Do you think this film they’re making is named after me?’ asked Owen. He grinned. ‘Not likely, Tommy,’ said Holbrook, licking his ice cream. ‘I doubt architecture is really [… read more ]