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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter Twenty-One

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

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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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter Twenty

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

I get up, and the world is still. It’s dark outside. The moon greets me as I stare out of the window. The whole house is quiet. Dad is probably asleep as well. I must have slept for hours. Maybe … Continue reading →

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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter 16

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

I spend a couple more minutes with Mum, but then it’s time to go back home. I close my eyes and listen to her say goodbye as I think about the present. I end up back in my room, the … Continue reading →

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Times Like These

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

It’s been stupidly busy over the last couple of weeks. So many events, things in my personal life, work and to top it off it’s been painfully hot. I don’t do heat. I like the winter. Writing has been slow, … Continue reading →

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Chapter Four

Posted on November 9, 2016 by

I was sitting at home, in front of the TV, bag of crisps in hand, when the phone rang. I wasn’t expecting it, and it was the land-line. That means two things, bad news or someone selling something. I swore … Continue reading →

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