I enjoy entering short story competitions and this was one selected for publication by an online magazine recently. ‘Excuse me, please, Madam. I look to find Road. You know where is please?’ ‘Let me see dear. Oh yes, I should do. I’ve lived there for nearly fifty years. Was there anyone in particular you …
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Inner strength
I wrote this story some years ago, but recently decided to post it on social media, before current world news made it strangely appropriate. Several people asked for a follow-up; watch this space for developments. 😉 Johnny had always been a wimp, which was not surprising considering his upbringing. His father walked out when …
Memory of an elephant
I remember my early life, right from when I was struggling to stand on my feet as the baby of the herd. Even though I weighed 200 pounds, and was nearly three feet tall, I had to be careful not to be trampled by the adults who were nearly four times my size. I made …
Not an Angel
Although not in any way a reflection of his life, this story is dedicated to Mal Gray of the Wild Angels Rock and Roll group who died recently. R.I.P. OK I’m not an angel, but I’m not all bad. Maybe I’d have turned out better if I had more opportunities but I made the choices. …
Easter sunshine
Good Friday? Nothing much good about it. Saturday is slightly more normal but then Sunday is all Easter Eggs and chocolate and family dinners. Little yellow chicks and bunnies, parades with donkeys, spring lambs, all commercialism, second only to Christmas. The only thing to be thankful for is that there are no Easter carols, but …
Sibling Justice
I originally wrote this story some years ago but after dusting off the cobwebs I hope you will find it new and improved. 😀 Jean and Jane were identical twins. From their looks even their own Mother couldn’t tell them apart; personality was a different matter. Jane was a sweet, smiley, happy baby. Jean was …
Cheeky
I appeared on earth at Easter, along with my brother and sister. The bushes which were our home provided some shelter from the rain and wind. Normally we slept during the day but at night we would go out foraging; sometimes all the family together, sometimes independently. Like all siblings we fought over the best …
