It was years later that Lestat admitted he’d been toying with the idea of turning Barney, giving her the Dark Gift, making her the possibly first vampire cat in existence. The thought had come to him as early as he had carried the ferocious little kitten in its box from the studio, which his band … Continue reading Barney (Epilogue)
I'm on the bus to Josie's. It's the day after we found out that our father died several months ago. I'm alone. Not because Rashid left me, no. We're still good. Although I wouldn't have blamed him. I mean, we're basically still in our rainbows and pink glitter phase of our relationship and we already … Continue reading First Times – Quinn (9)
When we reach Rashid's hotel, it is around midday. He's so paying the next round (of whatever). I suspect he let me win despite my unfairly acquired advantage – it was a very close call – but I take my victories as they come. Unfortunately our date is nearing its end. I need to get … Continue reading First Times – Sazerac & Beignets (9)
I wake up when the sun is fully up, later than I usually get up, and I'm grateful that as a custodian I don't have any fixed working hours. I stumble from the terrace into my apartment, making a beeline for the coffee maker. Before I can reach my destination, I hear banging at my … Continue reading First Times – Sazerac & Beignets (4)
It was one of those sweltering New Orleans summer nights. The heat of the day still lingered, but the breeze that drifted through the open windows carried the essence of night-blooming flowers, their sweetness making the air more bearable. Louis was outstretched on the settee in the parlour, the book he was currently reading momentarily … Continue reading Barney (Chapter 10)
After dessert and coffee, where I make a point to praise Big Mal's vegan ice cream, I declare my wish to go home. Josie and Mal try to convince me to stay, but Bruno, my cat, needs feeding, and I long for some peace and quiet in my own four walls. It was a long … Continue reading First Times – Sazerac & Beignets (3)
A week later I take Mari out to Rosalie’s diner. I can actually only afford coffee and free refills, but Rosalie pushes a piece of cake between us for us to share. On the house, she says. She smiles and winks at me. I suspect she thinks we’re on a date. We’re not. I still … Continue reading The Night I Met The Vampire (Chapter 7)
I go straight to my room and into the bathroom. I take my clothes off and throw them into a corner. I wish I could burn them. I can't stand the sight of Josie's torn and dirty jacket. There are blood stains on it. Is it mine - or theirs? I shower and try to … Continue reading The Night I Met The Vampire (Chapter 6)
When I look back at my first blog post here, I'm really amused. I really wanted to turn this blog into a place for my creative writing. And it took me 7 years to actually do it! As I said back then, I've always invented stories in my head. They just never "downloaded" onto the … Continue reading 11 February 2025
Louis watched in horror as the white van sped towards the cat. Everything seemed to be happening in slow motion and too quickly at the same time. His limbs reacted before his mind could form a coherent thought. With all the speed his vampire body could muster, he raced toward the tabby, seizing him mid-sprint. … Continue reading Barney (Chapter 5)
Daughter of Gallifrey 
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