Miserable Bastards Part 10 I’m walking back down the road, under the street lights, box of pakora under my arm. The silences, now only broken by the occasional bus rolling down the street. I’m back to the bar, through the old wooden door. Feeling like Norm. Bam, Mikey and Frank are sitting at the barContinue reading “Beer And Pakora”
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(Near) Death in the Alley
Part 8 of the Miserable Bastards Series The streets are bright, feels like walking out into a spotlight. Feels like the volume level has gone up, like I’ve just taken off my headphones. Buses, cars, people, movement, energy. Fuck, I’m moving to a different beat. I walk over to the wall and watch the riverContinue reading “(Near) Death in the Alley”
Christmas Miracle
Part 7 of the Miserable Bastards series Mikey is returning like a conquering hero, arms high singing the Rocky theme tune.This is lost on Bam, she’s never seen it. “Alright smart arse,” she says. Frank is serving up another whisky. Suddenly there is movement at the end of the bar.Pat stands up.Wobbles.Wobbles.And down he goes.StraightContinue reading “Christmas Miracle”
Mikey and Pammy Polis
Part 6 of the Miserable Bastards Series Mikey’s back, somehow looking worse than when he left. “What the fuck happened to you?” He’s bleeding from his lip and rubbing his eye. He looks like he’s been under police questioning for an hour. “The polis found my hedgehog, called me a clatty bastard. I told herContinue reading “Mikey and Pammy Polis”
Bam : Part 5 of the Miserable Bastards Series
“Careful, there’s maybe life in this place yet.” I check the clock on my old phone; you can still make out the time despite the crack on the screen. 11:58. Near noon. Bam time. “Another drink, please, pal,” I motion to Frank. He brings me one over, and I slide him a couple of coins.Continue reading “Bam : Part 5 of the Miserable Bastards Series”
Paul Andrew Sneddon 