Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dark Heart, (Friday Fictioneers, 2nd March 2012)

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

For the benefit of anyone just ‘passing through’, Friday Fictioneers is a writing community founded by Madison Woods, where a photo prompt is posted every Wednesday. Members then create a story and, on Friday, paste a link on Madison’s site … Continue reading →

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Payback (MicroHorror, February 2012)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

“What are you doing out on the window-ledge, Wendy? You come right back in, this minute.” “I can’t.  That woman told me to come out here.” “Which woman?” “The one wearing the sparkly dress.  Always flitting about.” “Why on earth … Continue reading →

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She Who Can Do No Wrong, (Postcard Shorts, February 2012)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

She can do no wrong.  She tells us she was ‘headhunted’, and is being ‘fast-tracked’ through the company. There’s a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ then, we think.  In meetings she holds the floor, and people listen to … Continue reading →

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Afterwards (Friday Fictioneers)

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

We drive in silence, the atmosphere between us charged with emotions that neither of us dare liberate.  From time to time I catch a glimpse of his face in the oncoming headlights.  Apprehensive, tired, relieved, but unburdened. That nebulous figure … Continue reading →

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Moving On (The Pygmy Giant, February 2012)

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

The last removal truck winds its way down the drive and peace settles once again over the avenue. The rooks, which have congregated in the elm trees throughout the day, occasionally rising into the air in dark clouds of agitation, … Continue reading →

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The Change of Life (MicroHorror, February 2011)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

“Can I go in to see Grandma?” “No, Billie, she’s changing at the moment.” “Will it take long?” “Give it an hour or so, hon.” That hour seemed interminable to Billie, but eventually Mom checked the clock and jerked her … Continue reading →

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Blog: Letting Things Go

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Last week I decided to bite the bullet and clear out some of the clothes I’ve been hanging onto for years, expensive or cherished items I tend not to wear these days. They’ve escaped several culls in the past but … Continue reading →

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When I Were a Lad (Short Humour Site)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

The bowl of fruit stood on the table between us, inviting confrontation. Two shiny red apples nestled beneath a banana, as yet unflecked by brown spots. And to the side, a plump bunch of purple grapes,  nestled up to the … Continue reading →

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Another Life (5Minute Fiction, February 2012)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

I have the uneasy sensation of being watched from the upstairs window as I rake through the glowing ashes of the bonfire, sending plumes of smoke and sparks spiralling off into the grey winter’s afternoon.  If I turn around suddenly, … Continue reading →

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