Monthly Archives: May 2011

Me And My Shadow (The Horror Zine, June 2011)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Sandra

Me and My Shadow I knew immediately that the newcomer would be a problem. It’s never easy when a new child joins halfway through a school term; by that time friendships have been forged, coteries and pecking orders established, and … Continue reading →

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Spring Cruise, Part 2 Castelnaudary to Moissac and return (April/May 2011)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Sandra

Sunday 24th April Set off westwards to catch the first lock after Castelnaudary as soon as it opened. The heavy rains yesterday have left the water levels very high; our ropes were straining against the bollards on the quayside and … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Death and Life, (MicroHorror,May 2011)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Sandra

The night my grandfather died, the wind howled in the trees and shutters rattled angrily. It seemed he was venting his fury at the prospect of death, as he struggled to stay alive. He’d lingered for days. Initially we’d all … Continue reading →