James Hodgson

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• The Egg – James Hodgson

  The Egg Published at The Cro-Magnon in 2015 (now defunct). She was bored all the time until she discovered eggs. “Wait till he tastes it,” she said to herself, stirring the pot. “Like nothing else. Pe...

• The Architect – James Hodgson

  The Architect Longlisted for the Sunderland Short Story Award (now defunct), 2016 We are walking up to the castle when Michael tells me he’s in love with another woman. I don’t take it as read. I thin...

• Hospitality – James Hodgson

  Hospitality Published at The London Journal of Fiction (now defunct) in 2017 ‘It is the role of the top,’ says the Astronomer, ‘to seduce consent from the bottom.’ He says this to me early on, before ...

• MiNI – James Hodgson

  MiNI Published at Typehouse Literary Magazine (now defunct) in 2015 “Don’t worry,” said Captain Mick. “We’ll find her.” They pooled their remaining bullets and dug in. Crossfire rattled on above them....

• Vanishing City – James Hodgson

  Vanishing City Published at The People's Ink (now defunct) in 2015 Saul heard about the city as he boarded the 6 a.m. to Paris.  A TV screen flashed up an image of a BBC reporter walking slowly along ...

• The Hang Up – James Hodgson

  The Hang Up Published at Profane (now defunct) in 2018 When I run back along the road, arms flapping loosely at my sides, and see Jim, who has taken his top off and tied it round his waist – that is w...