Creative Writing

My Son Was the Messiah – Chapter 21

By Jane Read Jane and Graham are greeted by an interesting patient as they leave the hospital. Dan finds out that he will have to relinquish his part in the Shakespeare project then... View

My Son was the Messiah – Chapter 20

By Jane Read Dan enjoys his first visits home and his parents take him clothes shopping in town. To access previous chapters, visit Jane Read’s Author Page. View

UNICORNS & DEMONS. Chapter 4. Toys. St John

By Jacqueline Townsend In this chapter I am going into a daydream and St. John reads my mind.  Having seen me place the unicorn on the bench, St. John is prompted to recall... View

My Son was the Messiah – Chapter 19

By Jane Read Dan's parents take Dan and his sister into town for a burger. To access previous chapters, visit Jane Read’s Author Page. View

My Son was the Messiah – Chapter 18

By Jane Read Dan and his family sit down together for the Consultant's meeting and Dan explains why he had refused his meds the previous evening. His family provide Dan with music and... View

My Son was the Messiah – chapter 17

By Jane Read When Jane arrives at the hospital the following morning she is greeted by an unwelcome spectacle. Dan reads meaning into everything he sees, including book titles. Graham struggles with a... View

My Son was the Messiah – Chapter 16

By Jane Read Dan confesses his sins to his mother then makes a request about some special clothing. During an evening visit, he confronts her about the reasons for his hospital confinement. This... View

My Son was the Messiah – Chapter 15

By Jane Read In this chapter Dan describes his encounters with some of the staff and other patients he meets in the psychiatric ward. To access previous chapters, visit Jane Read’s Author Page. View

My Son was the Messiah – Chapter 14

By Jane Read In chapter 14 Jane describes the growing impact of Dan's illness on her life. To access previous chapters, visit Jane Read’s Author Page. View

My Son was the Messiah – Chapter 13

By Jane Read In chapter 13, Dan spends his first night in a psychiatric ward and describes his encounters with the people he meets there. To access previous chapters, visit Jane Read’s Author Page. View