The Good Ol' Days
If disappointment could be measured on a scale from one to ten, today was an eleven plus. I closed the bathroom door and studied my...
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Many Questions, Two Choices, One Answer
What an uninspired layout. Jim traversed the long, colourless corridor decorated with dim amber lights leading the way. The reward for...
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Hemley's Choice
Hemley lowered the hood of his black cloak so his forehead disappeared, the sign of respect demanded by law when in public. His hands...
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Choosing the Right One
Paul motioned for Sarah to exit the cinema first. His generous act gave him the few precious seconds he needed to process his thoughts....
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All Will See
Michael struggled to sit still in humble submission as his supervisor Ben studied the photos. Normally a quiet, even stoic man, every...
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School of Thought
Mary rushed inside the house, locked the door behind her and shuffled slowly to the kitchen. The kitchen, that’s where it was, waiting...
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Never Alone
Fourteen-year-old Sam, cocooned in layers of clothing, a blue beanie and woollen gloves, hugged himself as the misty vapour of his breath...
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The Price of Truth
Eleven-year-old James sat outside the principal’s office, eyes down and fiddling with his fingers. He could hear the muffled conversation...
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The New Year Solution
The sun was close to giving up for the day, the last of its orange glow wearily slipping away. It’s New Year’s Eve again and the...
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