Category Archives: short story

Connections

Posted on July 26, 2016 by H.M. Goodchild

If you’ve been following this blog you’ll know I’ve a new book coming out in September, The Crooked Path. The back cover calls it a prequel to After the Ruin, which is close enough. The more accurate wording is ‘A … Continue reading →

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Short Story: Usher’s Well

Posted on October 25, 2015 by H.M. Goodchild

She waits by the window. Behind her, the kitchen clock beats out the time. Seconds slip away into minutes; minutes pile up into hours. Strangers’ voices fill the room: the pips, the news, The Archers, drama, more news. She listens. … Continue reading →

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