Tag: Short Story
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The Jade Camel–Sidestep
The thing about these rooftops that’s really useful is the many ledges and nooks and crannies which allows a person to observe all around for miles, without being observed. I noticed Joey scrambling over a couple of walls earlier and decided to see what he was up to; he’d never have seen me, but he…
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The Icebreaker
The shade from the large oak tree gave respite from the glaring brightness and heat of the midday sun; the soft fabric of the foldable chair provided the means for a moment’s rest at least; the icy-cold and extremely effervescent lemonade gave a much needed refresh to the expected thirst; and the rhythmic songs from…
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Rainbow Harvest
For Six Sentence Stories; the theme word is ‘Match’. “Turnips shouldn’t be blue…” Alice laughed as Godfrey finally found what he’d spent had felt like hours looking for – yet another disappointment after the four red onions all came up orange and the two carrots a dull shade of yucky green/brown – “…but at least…
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Aisle Be Careful
The quintet arrived at the shores of the Dead Sea in no time, thanks to the Library of Books’ designated transporter terminal in the back room, which linked to branch libraries all around the world. Hera noticed one of the buttons on the terminal said Mount Olympus, and she quickly realised they have a branch…
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A Goddess Turns
In a rare show of annoyance, Hera held aloft her right hand facing the palm towards Queen Gemevere, tightening her fingers as she did so. She quickly lowered her arm, and Gemevere dropped down to her knees, choking. The other Gods and Goddesses looked on open-mouthed, for it took a lot to annoy Hera. Gemevere…
The Mansionic Perspective 