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After Parting – Part Six

In the days leading up the funeral nothing else happened. Sally thought that maybe Chris was just saying goodbye and hadn’t meant to cause any harm. She thought that maybe being a ghost or whatever he was, it wasn’t easy … Continue reading

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Magic in London: Enrolment – Part 19

Catch up on Magic in London here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ Chuck’s voice echoed throughout the schoolgrounds, vibrating through every surface. Fiona had never heard anything so loud before. It stunned her to the spot and she stopped trying to run away from the … Continue reading

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After Parting – Part Four

Sally found that the washing up had already been done when she went into the kitchen, even though she vividly remembered that she’d left the morning dishes on the side. She later found out that was Chris’s mum who’d done … Continue reading

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After Parting – Part Three

From the outside Sally’s house looked almost identical to how she remembered seeing it. The grass was a little unkempt, and it was strange to not see a car in the driveway, but it all looked normal. Someone had been … Continue reading

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Magic in London: Enrolment – Part 18

Catch up on Magic in London here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ Chuck felt like he’d die if he got hit again, his whole body ached, and he was sure he’d broken a rib or two when he thrown across the playground. He moved over … Continue reading

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