Cherrypicked stories
The Clappers
When it comes to school productions, there is usually a mixture of emotions; pride, embarrassment, pressure, discomfort, excitement and then there’s...
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The Interview
Tasmin’s hands shake a little as she lifts the over-full glass to take a sip of water, a few drops falling on her new skirt. Maintaining what she...
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Dreams of Solitude
Audio version at https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685/dreams-of-solitude-mp3 Dreams of Solitude In dreams I seek solace from the tyranny of days,...
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Eight
My Uncle Joseph only has eight fingers. Well, to be exact, he has six fingers, and two thumbs. One hand with all its appendages whole and functional...
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Bbydhyonchord
I am going to a wedding on Saturday, There will be bottles of Champagne for the main few people there and when the corks pop they will know exactly...
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I wonder how I'll sleep at night
It's been a long time since I had an all-nighter but I remember them well. We wouldn't even mention the sun was rising, we were so used to it,...
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Yes I do feel better
I made friends with someone who ran a jazz bar. It was the third time I'd been there that I realised I should say hi, I'm John, I don't like jazz but...
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Ugly Puggly 13
I was in the depot and it was near knocking-off time. So I was trying to look busy by opening and shutting the back of the van doors, and skulking...
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The Straw Hat 2
26 September, 1811 Papa had to go to the Old Bailey today to give evidence against Rebecca. I wanted to go too, but he said it wasn’t an appropriate...
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Ugly Puggly 12
Ugly Puggly was a surprisingly good cook. By that I meant he could do more that toast and beans. He baked his own bread and could even do vegetarian...
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