Tag: Short Story
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Musings
Apollo looked on at those gathered in the field. Scantily clad Gods and Goddesses unfazed by the rain that was lashing down around them; the humans, fully clothed and huddled together, shuddering and shivering, trying their very best to keep themselves warm and the baby dry. “We’ve really messed up this time” Apollo said to…
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In Subdued Light
He looked older the night I saw him in the street. He was older; it had been years since I last saw him, but he looked older than he should have done. His eyes, piercing blue as usual, shone out through the darkness. His friendly smile had gone… his friendly face was now stern. They…
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Reservations
“But we’re booked in!” The man was starting to get agitated. “Please calm yourself, sir.” The receptionist reasoned. “We have no reservations for the name Jones.” “My wife made the bookings herself. Here she comes now.” A small lady walked into the lobby, pushing, pulling and carrying four heavy suitcases. She arrived at the desk.…
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Diner
The car stalled at the bottom of the hill. Adam turned the key several times, but it wouldn’t start. He locked the car securely, and set off up the hill towards where he’d seen the bright neon diner sign from the main road several minutes earlier, hoping to use their phone. Torrential rain pushed him…