The canteen filled with the hustle and bustle of sagging figures, broken thoughts and repressed relationships. Bog-standard nourishment was supplied and tables were monitored closely; we weren’t allowed to fraternise or talk about any subject they deemed as prohibited. I picked at my shepherds pie just hoping that one day they’ll listen to me when I say I’m a vegetarian. I look around hopefully; to see if someone might co...

Sam handed Rebecca a glass of wine and smiled; his handsome face had a dreamy expression as he watched his wife drink. He could see she was tired but he was horny. Rebecca was always working late so he rarely got any time with her. He waited until she finished her glass and went in for a kiss, Rebecca pulled away however “not tonight honey, I’m too tired,” she told him firmly. “Come on, just a quickie? I don’t get you to...

Rebecca had always been quiet and meek around others. She kept herself to herself and clung to her few, close, friends who liked her just as she was…and why would she want anything more? Her days were usually long and stressful but knowing that the weekend was coming up made it all worth while. She took a sip of water and continued reading through the last few chapters; she worked for Python Publishing. Her boss had been...