Stories from the dark side of Milton Keynes
Tonight's story is another first for the Revenants on the Redway project: my first guest post! I've mentioned Claire before - so many people told me she was the person to talk to if I was looking into the spooky and unexplained around here, and it's been brilliant getting to know her and her brilliant... Continue Reading →
Around this time last year, long before this project even existed, I decided I wanted to start writing more non-fiction pieces as well as stories. I sat down and made a list of topics I could cover - and made a note in my diary saying: I might even try pitching one of these to... Continue Reading →
One of the things I’ve learned while running this project is that stories don’t always wait politely for you to come looking for them. Sometimes they arrive in your inbox at midnight. Sometimes they’re handed to you on a walk. And sometimes - like tonight's story - they’re spoken over a café table, just when... Continue Reading →
It sometimes seems amazing to me that I only started this project in April - it's hard to believe that it's only been five months, so much has happened in that short time. I've met so many people, and had such brilliant opportunities to hear all these true stories. Some of them have arrived heavy... Continue Reading →
I was in a taxi last night, a last-minute decision to go and take some research photos for a post I'm working on at the moment - my evening plans had fallen through, the light was beautiful, I'd been at my desk all day and I knew it would be a good long walk home.... Continue Reading →
One of the things I love most about this project has been how it's led to me meeting so many fascinating, generous and generally awesome people! Honestly, I've crossed paths with some amazing folks that I never would have encountered if it wasn't for Revenants on the Redway, and it's been an absolute delight. Tonight's... Continue Reading →
When I'm asked to describe the kind of fiction I write, I usually go for 'modern folk horror', and then when people look puzzled, I explain that I like taking the ideas from traditional folk stories and playing with what those would be like in a modern setting. Think ancient evil summoned through iPhone apps,... Continue Reading →
Tonight’s story takes us across the city to the charmingly named Pennyland estate. There's a lovely tradition in MK where the street names on each estate are themed, and my witness told me all the streets there have coin-themed names. I’m not far from a new build with streets named for space exploration, with Hubble... Continue Reading →
Tonight’s story closes a loop. It marks the end of an era for this project because it’s the very last one from this current batch. Yes, I had such a wonderful initial response to my first call for stories, all the way back in April that it’s taken me this long to catch up! Since... Continue Reading →
Tonight's story might have the most intriguing setting yet: no-one expects a bike shop to be haunted! However, as we're discovering, Milton Keynes delights in showing us the strange and unexpected. We're going back to Stony for the third time so far, and I'm pretty sure this won't be our last visit. 59 High Street... Continue Reading →