Hollywood heart

On January 27 we hosted a special Story-share event at Smith’s Alternative, themed around ‘new beginnings’. Below is a transcript of the talk shared by Sarah Mason. Hollywood Heart I was born into an artist’s house, where naked women languished on theRead more…

Flowers

The day Jill asked me to be her bridesmaid was the same day I prayed for flowers. I had asked that morning – softly, in my loneliness. Jill came home late. Someone has left flowers for you on the landing.Read more…

The Note

Last night I found a note that I had written for myself at the beginning. For myself, but really for you.   We exist in a bubble – Of you and me. It doesn’t matter what will or what wasRead more…

Limit

Sometimes, after school, David could hear his mother having an affair. The first few times, he could only hear soft steady breathing. The sound that breath makes when blown on a car window to make it fog up. He neverRead more…