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ONE LAST CHRISTMAS
She wandered through empty rooms, smiling sadly at the lifetime of memories swirling around. The house was too big for her alone. Next year it would be sold. The decorations lit up the living room. Tomorrow would be filled with laughter and joy. One last family gathering in their home. Written for the Scottish Book Trust’s…
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CHRISTMAS DINNER
Bill forked the last of the fresh hay into the feeder. He patted the damp horses and headed back to the house through the thick falling snow. As he stomped his feet at the door, Maude hung up the ‘phone. ‘That was Jessie. Their flight has been cancelled. They won’t be able to get here until Boxing Day…
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Maria sat on the bench looking at the crowd gathered on the dark street. She thought back to her old home in England. Last year there had been a snow storm and everything was covered in a glistening white blanket. Maria had joined her friends building a snowman, sledging and laughing during snowball fights. Christmas lights twinkled…
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IMPENDING
‘And now at twenty-nine minutes past eight, a summary of the headlines with Zeb Soanes. You’re listening to the Today programme on BBC Radio Four.’ Harry snapped the car radio off. He’d already heard the morning headlines twice. More protestations of doom for the National Health Service. Someone moaning about exiting the European Union and…
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REHABITATION
George Washington stood at the bow of the liner as the port came into view. He was aware of the cameras and people around him, the helicopters above, the military ships alongside. He thought about his parents. This was their homeland. They had left before he was born, as part of the evacuation. They had…
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Iain Kelly 