Form: Short Stories
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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…