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"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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The Mystery.

This morning, as I was having my quiet time, before starting my day, suddenly my large dog started to dream, and it was clear by her actions that she...
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The Hug.

I was at my cousin’s house yesterday. She opened her mail when she came home from work, then she said, to me, “I’ve just opened a letter, it said, “...
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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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Perspective.

A few days ago, I had a lovely day at work, I had got lots done and was pleased with myself. The other person I was working with, they too had a good...
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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. .

A Heavenly View

Branches are curlicues pointing up from a majestic elm allowing energy to flow forcefully & birds delight in somersaults from limb to limb. Crows...
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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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What I Admire About Manila

What I Admire About Manila By Paul McCann . Driving around Manila the ethos of a nation can be seen everywhere you go its seen on billboards and...

Something New

Something New By Paul McCann . Something new , a place to go or a thing to do , somewhere different to where I’ve been . Something new , a venture to...
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The Next Great American Novel

Part II The Next Great American Novel Dad once said to me, “Stay in school, Jim. Learn as much as you can. Figure out what small ways you can make...
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The Return of Oscaloo (Part 2)

The place was an early 1960s fever dream. After opening the utility closet and getting past an ersatz circuit breaker, Alice, Diedrich, and Chief...
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Story of the week

The Return of Oscaloo (Part 1)

Alice Forster loved teacups. She had teacups of all kinds in her collection. Ceramic. Porcelain. Glass. Steel. Bone china. Plastic. Wood. And with...

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