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The flowers faced east…

There was a glow in the forest. The mist changing colour, every colour of the rainbow in turn. Neve watched as the cloaks of her parents...

Recovery would be slow.

Andrew insisted Gail go with him as he dove back into the lake. Practising scuba diving here was a change from the local swimming pool....

Impossibly tiny trophies

Impossibly tiny trophies sat on the shelf in Reuben’s crowded sitting room. Jess had to get up so close to see them her nose almost...

All of it, tumbling …

Rose had dreamed of writing in her own haven by the sea for longer than she cared to remember. This one was a steal, and the previous...

This was something new, something ...

This was something new, something or someone was rising from the waves. The water parted to let them through. Ivan had spent the night on...

'It’s said that opposites attract'

'It’s said that opposites attract' Vinny leaned on the door frame his bulk blocking Olivia’s exit. ‘Be reasonable Vinny there are...

They gathered at the graveside.

‘In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ we commend to almighty God our sister...

Oppressive Surprise Skirt

It was no surprise 1521 wanted to escape. Number one’s rules grew more oppressive by the day. It was illegal for goks to wear skirts now....

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The sun was poking its head over the hills as Faye wandered across the fields. She was struck once more by the beauty of the place she...

It was the last day of the month

It was the last day of the month and what a month it had been. Sally had been tortured at the gym with her new routine that left her...

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