Author Archives: melaniepiper

Jack could not escape. This was his fate. Giving up now was not an option. The room felt stuffy, enclosing. Trying to break his concentration. Only a small lamp at the side of the room provided any light. It was … Continue reading →

It’s past midnight now. The station is deserted; the only sound is the haunting flap of a pigeon’s wings. My train to Manchester cancelled, I’m forced to stay here until the next one. I feel I should text Luke to … Continue reading →

(Note: This would hopefully be just the start of something longer, and not just this in its entirety) I had not known what to expect when I saw him, standing there, towards the horizon, looking off into the distance with … Continue reading →

I glance towards the horizon, the sea breeze whipping my hair. The sea mist catches at my clothes, tiny salty droplets, almost invisible until you start to walk and then wonder why your coat is damp. The pebbles crunch underfoot, … Continue reading →