Fiction.
I attend a writing course. We are set homework at the end of each session that allows us to explore different approaches in our writing. Below are some of my favourite pieces. Feel free to read and provide feedback!
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The Girl Who Stole the Sky
Angela was a good girl when she was younger. Blond-haired and blue-eyed, her parents were often congratulated on how polite, kind and…
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Coming Home
I didn’t expect to be back here this year. At some point in the future, maybe. It’s been close a couple of…
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The Sweetest Perfection
The Sweetest Perfection The rain made a repetitive staccato clatter on the bedroom window as strong winds pushed it onto the glass.…
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Today Is Not Yesterday
Kathleen stirred as the sounds from outside the house filtered through the bedroom window. It was a hot summer and despite the…
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Our Man in Denmark
CLASSIFICATION: SECRET FROM: STATION DENAMRK / ELSINORE CASTLE TO: DIRECTORATE / OSLO ATTN: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NORTHERN EUROPE DATE: 12 OCT 1543 SUBJECT:…
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Service
“Thank you for your service, brother” Peter said quietly into the beggar’s ear, as he slid the knife quickly in between his…
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Door
To all intents and purposes, it was a normal door to a normal room. But the greenish-purple glow emanating from beneath it…
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White Flag
We surrendered at dawn. Sergeant Collins had hastily constructed a white flag from an old pillowcase we found in a bedroom and…
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The Case of the Smashed Vase
Detective Inspector Lestrade strode purposefully into the study, flanked by two Constables from the Metropolitan Police. Shorter than average, slightly squat, and…
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An Ocean of Stars
“Houston, I think I have a problem”. “Copy Luca, what seems to be the issue?” “I’m feeling water building up inside my…