Dave thought it seemed like a good idea at the time; an invigorating hiking trek across the peak district with his best friend Kevin. It would help take his mind off all the relationship, family and work problems which had seemingly overwhelmed him of late.
But unfortunately, the trip which awaited him would only contain injuries, secrets, lies, ramen-style instant snack foods and incredibly clumsy metaphors….
Steven Hutchinson was on his way to meet an old friend; somebody from his past for whom a dark secret had once been hidden. Yet, as he crossed the road and approached the location they’d arranged to meet, he found himself trying to comprehend a myriad of emotions and questions he wasn’t sure he ever wanted the answer to. He never saw the car that hit him that day. The car that killed him…
You stand in front of the door. Your hand held in mid-air, posed to knock upon the harsh wooden surface. But you don’t. You barely move at all. Instead, you let the gentle summer breeze wash over you. “The House” is our new concept narrative #poetryplay. Previously produced by the ‘Cornucopia Radio’ as an album release for ‘Amnesty International’ and now available as an exclusive podcast.