Mathew Nicolson : Writing

Does Change Require a Gun?

Does Change Require a Gun?

A Story by Mathew Nicolson


An essay I wrote for my Higher English folio in early 2012. Some of it is already out of date.
The Grey Alley

The Grey Alley

A Story by Mathew Nicolson


Mark slouched back in his chair, feet outstretched, and gave a mighty yawn before pushing his long, black fringe out of his eyes. People dozed and d..
Chapter 1: The Locket

Chapter 1: The Locket

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Sam Hutchinson was found sprawled on the floor by his son Paul. He was dead. The doctors couldn’t find a cause of death. His heart seemed ..
Chapter 2: The Fire

Chapter 2: The Fire

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


The next day, Rebecca was still wearing the locket. She hadn’t taken it off since she’d found it, not even to sleep. And last night ..
Chapter 3: An Unwelcome Return

Chapter 3: An Unwelcome Return

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Rebecca’s life was uneventful after that for several months. She assumed the locket was at the bottom of an ocean, never to be seen again. ..
Chapter 4: The Knight

Chapter 4: The Knight

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


The day before the summer holidays ended, Carrie was having Dinner at Rebecca’s house. They were having pizza. “This is really good..
Chapter 5: The Bloodstained Letter

Chapter 5: The Bloodstained Letter

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Carrie regained consciousness, still lying on the wet grass; Paul hadn’t moved her. “Whe… where am I?” “You&r..
Chapter 6: Anonni's Explanation

Chapter 6: Anonni's Explanation

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Anonni took them to a small abandoned hut inside a small forest at the edge of Manchester. “Welcome to my home for the last few days,&rdqu..
Chapter 7: Alone

Chapter 7: Alone

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Rebecca sat on a hill looking over Manchester, alone. She had had to get away from everything, all the noise, so she could think. She read the mess..
Chapter 8: Edward Clark

Chapter 8: Edward Clark

A Chapter by Mathew Nicolson


Edward Clark had once again found himself wandering around the nearby forest. His Dad wouldn’t listen… he hated his Dad so much&hellip..