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Locked Door

Posted on February 9, 2018 by ashleymanningwriter

There is a tree outside my window that was planted before I was born. It stretches up-towards the sky, branches spread wide, mid-yawn. A breeze pushing through the leaves is the only reminder that there is an outside. Even in … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on February 8, 2018 by ashleymanningwriter

It’s been a while since the last update post. I think about writing them, but I don’t want them all to just sound the same. It seems like now is a good time since The Broken Pocket Watch finished last … Continue reading →

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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter Twenty-Two (Final Chapter)

Posted on February 2, 2018 by ashleymanningwriter

I don’t have to think about going back, it just happens. At least that one wasn’t so disorienting. I head back into the house. Dad’s working on something. “When did you go out?” He says, looking up. “Um. A minute … Continue reading →

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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter Twenty-One

Posted on January 19, 2018 by ashleymanningwriter

Dad’s already made an egg sandwich for breakfast. I ignore the blue spots and take a bite. “You feeling any better this morning?” he asks. “Yeah, I think so.” “Good. Salime was executed last night. There wasn’t much of a … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2017

Posted on January 2, 2018 by ashleymanningwriter

Another year has come and gone. 2018 is here and it’s time for looking back and also looking forward. A lot has changed this year. I live in my own house, which is slowly sinking in. This time last year … Continue reading →

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