Cherrypicked stories
chemo 16
Yesterday the bell rang outside our chemo department. Amy had finished her chemo and the bell was there to proclaim the news that she was done. Amy...
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Troy and Me (A Christmas Tale) Part 2
Troy and Me (A Christmas Tale) Part 2. Read Part 1 The guy shepherded us down the corridor to where Santa was sitting on his throne. Santa initially...
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Troy and Me (A Christmas Tale) Part 1
Troy and Me It was round about Christmas when Troy knocked on my door and told me that he was going to lose his arm. “The doctors told me they can’t...
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Runaway Mother chapter 23
An unexpected guest...
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Laughing My Socks Off.
From I was tiny, I went every year to my god-mothers house. My god-mother, Auntie Betty, lived in Lytham St Annes, near Blackpool. I went for either...
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The Flat on Ashburn Hill
Another ghost story
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Making Plans...for Archibald (Part 1)
In which Archibald answers the call and Josiah does not make plans
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Runaway Mother chapter 22
Zachs big game!
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Autumn carpets
Autumn carpets don’t last long, bright colour splashes turn to brown then once more the trees get battered by gales, remaining leaves released and...
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Disappointing Shoes
I’m a little disappointed with my current pair of sneakers. But, please don’t tell them. They can’t help it. It’s not their fault. I’ve had them for...
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Holly King
Wearing flush of crimson berries, with pride revels in respect of slowing down...this restoration our sacred earth. Does robin sing your praises...
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The Community Water Officer (part 2 of 2)
[This is part 2 of this story, read part 1 here ] * 'Very sorry to disturb you, sir.' The man on the doorstep lifted an ID card, on a lanyard around...
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The Community Water Officer (part 1 of 2)
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Ghost Village
A man returns to the scene of a childhood tragedy
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Shades of Grey
NB:this piece of memoir contains references to loss, incluiding baby loss. Shades of Grey I’m sitting in my neighbour’s flat. She lives on the floor...
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Runaway Mother chapter 20
Does the tension rise between Mary and Zach?
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Runaway Mother chapter 19
Does Connie come up trumps?
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Fifteen.
At fifteen I knew what I liked and didn’t like. I knew what foods I liked and what foods I didn’t like. I knew what pop stars I like and didn’t like...
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