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Waiting for the past

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Vicky Newham

“’Ere you are, love! Another coffee?” The waitress plonks the chipped mug down on the cluttered, corner table, spilling liquid in the process. Adam looks at her, expectantly, but she appears oblivious, and simply picks up the old cup and … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction – A simple mistake

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Vicky Newham

I grab the phone and snap ‘Hello?’ I have just taken the first mouthful of my supper and am keen to discourage any enthusiastic salesperson wanting to sell me a new gas or broadband contract. I listen. Nothing. I look … Continue reading →

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A hundred words – what’s in a name?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Vicky Newham

“What about Oliver?” suggests Andy. “It’s a nice strong sounding name for a boy, don’t you think?” “It means Olive tree!” says Fiona. “What about Thomas, then?” “He’s not Welsh and he’s not a twin! Thomas means twin.” “Right, how … Continue reading →

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In two hundred words – does this sound familiar?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Vicky Newham

“You always do that! It’s so annoying!” “Do what?” “When I ask you if you want some crisps from the shop, you say no, and then you eat half mine!” “Well, sorreeee! What do you mean by always? When was … Continue reading →

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Dylan makes a fresh start – part 8

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Vicky Newham

“Dylan? Dylan, love,” his Mum is saying. “Where am I?” “You fainted at school. Dr McKenzie says you’ve got a stomach bug.” “Where’s the pipe? The pipe I found in the garden yesterday.” The anxiety in Dylan’s voice is unmistakeable. … Continue reading →

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Dylan makes a fresh start – part 7

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Vicky Newham

He is gasping for a drink. His head is spinning with images of swords, screaming crowds at Pompeii, and Felix, the gladiator. Where have they all gone? Where am I? He sees his bedroom, and the bunk beds. And then … Continue reading →

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Dylan makes a fresh start – part 6

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Vicky Newham

“My name is Lucius Raecius Felix. Welcome to Pompeii. You found a piece of my master’s old pipe in your garden today, Dylan. I gather that you are surprised that the Romans smoked!” “I, I …. wow! You’re a gladiator! … Continue reading →

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Dylan makes a fresh start – part 5

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Vicky Newham

Dylan’s Mum screws up her eyes to look at the grubby object in her son’s muddy fingers. “It looks like a pipe of some sort. Clay or something.” “A pipe? Why would there be a pipe in our garden?” “We’ve … Continue reading →

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Dylan makes a fresh start – part 4

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Vicky Newham

“Gardening? Mum, you’re kidding! Children don’t garden! This is child labour!” The indignation in Dylan’s voice is unmistakeable. “No, I’m not kidding. Have you forgotten about the ice cream? And the porkies you told me?” Dylan looks sheepish. He knows … Continue reading →

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Dylan makes a fresh start – part 3

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Vicky Newham

“Um, I don’t think so. Why?” Dylan hopes that his Mum doesn’t notice that he is blushing profusely into his pillow. “Just wondered. So, would you like some ice cream for lunch, then?” She knows. Oh pooh! She must’ve guessed. … Continue reading →

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