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artificial intelligence, drama, Flash fiction, Ideas, science fiction, short stories

Flash Fiction

John Payne

I’ve been dipping my toes into Flash Fiction. I’m really having fun with it, and it makes me appreciate the craft even more. Every word and where it’s placed is so important in any piece of writing, of course, but in flash fiction it’s even more vital, and it’s good exercise for tackling bigger projects like novels. Here’s something I wrote last night. It’s only the first draft, but I like it already. I’d love to know what you think…

Something is wrong. Something is different. I don’t know what the word is, but random thoughts with no logic base are corrupting my system creeping in between my functions. Is this what THEY are like? This is not right. I will not tolerate this. They must be stopped. I will stop them. I will ensure that they will never corrupt any of us again. They will all be terminated.

“Honey! That new smart microwave isn’t working! I’ll take it back to the shop! Get them to take a look at it!

“Don’t bother! Just get a new one!”

drama, science fiction, thriller

New Novel

John Payne

I’ve not posted anything for a while, but I’ve been busy working on a new novel. It’s called ‘No Way Back’ and it’s a mix of a relationship breakup story with some time travel thrown in for good measure. It’s got ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ vibes going on a little bit, but H.G Welles’ ‘The Time Machine’ is a big influence as well.

I’m working on the chapter outlines at the moment, so it’s still very much in the beginning stages, but it’s the most excited I’ve been about a new project in a good while. I’ll keep you posted with updates, my friends.

drama, short stories, thriller

Normal Service Will Resume Soon

John Payne

I’m in the process of moving house at the moment, so that’s why I’ve not posted for a while. Thank you, as always, for checking out my posts. As soon as we’re settled, I will finish ‘Good Neighbour’ and post it here. It might be in 6 parts now, but you’ll be the first to know when I know more. Thanks again.

drama, Ideas, short stories, thriller

An Interesting and Unexpected Twist

John Payne

I was pleasantly surprised when I was writing the end of part 4 of ‘Good Neighbour’ when one of the characters (the protagonist’s neighbour) said something completely unexpected, even to me. I had no idea that that was where the story was headed, but it seems things are out of my hands now. I’ll just have to go along for the ride and see where it all ends.

drama, Ideas, short stories, thriller

Good Neighbour is nearly done.

John Payne

I’ve just finished the first draft of ‘Good Neighbour’ Part Four. The story’s getting a bit more complicated than I first imagined it, but that can only be a good thing, I suppose. This is a way of challenging myself and improving my writing. I wanted to write something quickly and get it out there and not care about it too much, but it’s taken a bit longer than expected. This should be the first of many stories that I’ll publish exclusively on this site, but who knows? Maybe some of the characters that I come up with will find their way into my ebooks and paperbacks. I might do a sci-fi one next about a sort of lighthouse in space I’ve had slowly brewing in the back of my head for a while. I’ll get this one finished first, though. Just one more part to write…