Embracing New Technology

 

by Dawn Knox

Coca Cola

 

‘It’s no good,’ said the witch with a cackle, ‘you won’t get a signal here in the forest.’

‘Wrong!’ said Gretel, holding up her mobile phone.

‘She’s sent Dad a text. He’ll be here shortly,’ said Hansel.

‘Bah! I’m starving and you looked so juicy!’ said the witch, collapsing on her chair, ‘when my blood sugar drops, I get really grumpy.’

‘Well, what d’you fancy?’ asked Gretel.

The witch drooled as she listed things she’d like to eat, ‘Sausages, custard, doughnuts, chips…’

‘Done,’ said Gretel, her fingers flying over her phone, ‘Tescado should be delivering your order within the hour.’

 About the author

 Dawn’s two previous books in the ‘Chronicles Chronicles’ series are ‘The Basilwade Chronicles’ and ‘The Macaroon Chronicles’ both published by Chapeltown Publishing. The Crispin Chronicles is coming soon! You can follow her here on https://dawnknox.comon Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunriseCalls Amazon Author: http://mybook.to/DawnKnox

Ain’t She Sweet

Alan Cadman

 

A bottle of Coca-Cola with a paper straw

I loosen my collar; I’m going to be late. The city is heaving with lunchtime traffic. Promising me a mind blowing experience, she’d asked me to meet her in a converted cellar. I descend the narrow steps as fast as I can. Hideous noises grow louder. It’s not what I expected.   

      As I enter, the place is crammed with excited teenagers; condensation dripping down walls. All eyes are focused on four young men. She squeezes my arm and assures me that, in the near future, they will be world famous.

      I’m not impressed and reply, ‘Who, exactly, are The Beatles?’