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Golden Anniversary

Posted on August 21, 2017 by TinaAugust 21, 2017
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Emma looked around the room. Here she was fifty years after she had married Frederick in 1879 and he was still here with her, standing by her side. It had been a cold, sunny, winter’s day when she had walked … Continue reading →

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Victory!

Posted on July 22, 2017 by TinaJuly 22, 2017
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Lilian and her daughter, Ivy, entered the ballroom. As they looked around they could see the flash and glitter of men and women dressed in their finest as they swayed to the music. The room was a buzz of activity … Continue reading →

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Get out!

Posted on July 22, 2017 by TinaJuly 22, 2017
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“Get out, get out you bitch. Leave here and never come back you whore, you cowering, snivelling crazy old woman. How dare you come to this house?” George ranted on as he grabbed for Mary and swung out at her. … Continue reading →

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The Argument

Posted on July 22, 2017 by TinaJuly 22, 2017
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Outside water glinted off the pool and the breeze wafted gently among the bright pink flowers. The air was scented with the smell of newly cut grass and Ray’s pigeons made their characteristic coo of contentment as they nested in … Continue reading →

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The Teeth Broke in version 2

Posted on July 22, 2017 by TinaJuly 22, 2017
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The teeth broke in through the wall. “They tore the walls down like paper as they came crashing through them”. That was how she described the experience. For months now neighbours had been complaining. The smell pervaded the atmosphere outside … Continue reading →

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John Carter

Posted on July 22, 2017 by TinaJuly 22, 2017
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“John, John where are you”? She screamed. He was gone, just like that he was missing. John had been with Edward Hope and now he wasn’t anywhere to be found. Maybe it would be easier once it was light and … Continue reading →

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The Fractured Family

Posted on July 22, 2017 by TinaJuly 22, 2017
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He wasn’t in the Will. Percy Bean had been in his father’s Will but when his mother died a few years later Percy wasn’t mentioned at all. Instead, she left what little she had to “her three children, Ethel, Lily … Continue reading →

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The teeth broke in!

Posted on July 22, 2017 by TinaJuly 22, 2017
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The teeth broke in through the wall. That is how she described the experience. For months now neighbours had been complaining. The smell came out of the unit as they passed on the walkway. Glimpses through the door showed years … Continue reading →

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A Tantalising Tart

Posted on March 19, 2017 by TinaMarch 19, 2017
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“A Tantalising Tart wants her old man bound over”. That was the heading in the News Papers. Case dismissed! Years of being the punching bag and hearing herself described in vile and despicable ways by her husband and now she … Continue reading →

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Mungo Park, the Leopard Boy

Posted on February 18, 2017 by TinaFebruary 18, 2017
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In a box of old photos that were handed to me for all of 10 minutes to do a quick scan was a few photos that were a bit unusual. I had not thought that I would ever identify more … Continue reading →

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