Certainty achieved
The Barb’s oft stated question “To be, or not to be …”, was so sharp, so breathtakingly precise. Adaptable too; enabling ‘to do or not to do’, ‘to have…’ and a hundred other equally useful challenges to my daily uncertainties. I sat and pondered. Should I do it; tackle it, ignore it: my head spun.…
A considered approach
I had reached the semi-finals. Competition had been fierce, some would say questionable, but I had prevailed! My coach was suggesting a legal challenge against the Belgium team, for ‘conduct unbecoming’, but I remained quite euphoric and disinterested. I was in the Round of Eight, and to be honest, any minor dispute about my competitors…
Orwell revisited
We’re holidaying at the seaside. I’ve bribed the grandkids with the promise of a bag of lollies, in exchange for cleaning up their bunk room. While we would normally start the day in the surf, I was reminded that today was Lollie-day! We sauntered down to the shop – that’s where things started to unravel.…
About Me
Hi, Chris Burchett here. I am a late discoverer of the ultra short-story genre, but what a delightful find it has been! Covid-enforced isolation was a perfect stimulant. Enjoy the stories included here. I will continue to add new entries as they are written.