Cherrypicked stories
Red Bicycle 13-14
Natalya views the bungalow but Alexander remains suspicious. Molloch's generosity becomes overbearing. Parts 13-14 of 22.
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Dedicated? Nah!
They’re all out in the shed in a cardboard box wrapped up in PVC. Black silk shirt with red stripes And a shoelace tie. Cool wasn’t a word back then...
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Topolino
Image: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license. Author Dave_7 (.Flkr.)
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Craven Gets Addressed
“You’re shoes are too tight.” “”What?” The janitor ran his mop over Craven’s shoes and stood his ground. “And they’re awful dirty.” “Hey! Are you...
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Grace
I held out a fish supper, warm in my hand, still in its wrapper. ‘Here, yeh want this?’ Local Joe was standing in George Square, emptying a black bag...
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meltwater
meltwater today, the wall talks in water, a patois of wet light snow moss and wizened lavender the hands that made this wall, long since earth desire...
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seep
seep a jagged, early palette pierced needle blue, bends around the moon flint fingers of lilac haul back the night as splintered gold, stirs trees...
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Red Bicycle 11-12
Alexander begins the task of repairing the damaged garden - and a visitor makes an unexpected offer. Parts 11-12 of 22.
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Spring Skies (After the Dogs of Winter)
For Skye Spring Skies (After the Dogs of Winter) Winter months since passed, spring promises warmer days, bee-silk daffodils sing ballads, cherry...
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The Courtier From The 21st Century Who Would Be King : The King Behind The Throne : King Henry VIII (Alfred the Great II) : Ch.2 by Alfred Muggins (himself)
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6/7/21 (15/2/23) As Alfred prepared to ‘swop’ places with Henry so the Great King could be saved by modern medicine, Alfred was ‘trained up’ by Henry...
"Oh!" (Bring Out Your Dead series - Part 8)
In which both Amber and Archibald have a surprise, for very different reasons.
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Old cynic in the grove
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Red Bicycle 8-10
The owner of the garden demands Lukas's punishment. A decision is made about Katya's bike. Parts 8-10 of 22.
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The chair who got tired of people
On feisty furniture, comfy cats, wise WCs, and humans who are completely clueless about the antics of objects they use every day. Full disclosure: this piece was published in my newsletter on the 28th of February, but the coincidence with this week's IP is so strong I couldn't help but share it.
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Every Moment Counts
What's the point in fretting over housework:, it'll still be there tomorrow, Rosa ponders.. Sipping hot lemon tea reflecting on one Summer's rainy...
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Bye bye baby breast
Bye-bye Baby Breast My breasts have always been my least favourite bits of me. When I was a little girl, I used to go into our basement (when I was...
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Red Bicycle 6-7
Lukas rides Katya's bike for the first time, with devastating results. Parts 6-7 of 22.
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Women's Day
I think you'll know where I stand. No characters living or dead are based on anyone YOU know. Image by me from pd elements. .
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Memory Medley
My parents bought the cabinet about 60 years ago to house an encyclopaedia. (I’m not sure how much those tomes were used, but in the days long before...
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Red Bicycle 3-5
A visit to the city's market leads to a strange discovery. Parts 3-5 of 22
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