Most of my stories have a kernel of real life to them. A spark of conversation will often fire up my imagination. One of my favourite haunts is Winchester and I love walking around its street and squares while observing magnificent characters gathering in its shops and coffee houses.

I hope you enjoy this little collection from my notebook. They make me smile but I haven’t developed them any further.

Arden wore a short green dress, green tights and red shoes under a long black coat.

She carried a small black bag, which had smoke pouring from it.

Stranger than that however, at her feet sat a large and very beautiful rabbit.

‘Bobby,’ said Arden, ‘Meet Lupin, better known as That Rabbit, Lupin meet Bobby.’

‘Pleased to meet you,’ said Lupin, ‘I’m famous among rabbits you know and have my own website.’  He fluffed up his fur and looked very satisfied with himself.