Copyright © 2025 Mike Rickett All rights reserved. 1968 I last ran into Montague Stephens almost a year ago. We bumped into each other in London after a Mozart concert at St Martin-in-the Fields. I was idly standing around clutching a glass of mediocre wine afterwards when he sidled up alongside me. I introducedContinue reading “The Kiss”
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Naomi
The first of the ghost stories February can be an odd month these days; odd in the sense that you never quite know what to expect as far as the weather is concerned. Take today, for example. It is the middle of the month and yet the sun is shining brightly, and it should haveContinue reading “Naomi”
New story for kids
MY name is Timothy and I’m a tabby cat. I know that because I’ve heard my owner Jessica telling people all about me. I’m not sure what a tabby cat is supposed to be quite honestly, and I don’t really care. My owner tickles me under my chin when she’s telling people, and I purrContinue reading “New story for kids”
It’s Joe Calling
A ghost story for Christmas By Mike Rickett ‘I never used to believe in ghosts,’ says Adam Curtiss, swirling the remains of his beer around in its glass and staring at me with troubled eyes. He stares around the pub as though expecting to see a friend or relative. ‘That obviously means that youContinue reading “It’s Joe Calling”
Fiction for tomorrow 