Tag: agnes and archie

• BLOCKED PIPE

  

  ‘Try it now,’ called Archie from the kitchen. Agnes turned the outdoor tap. A solitary drip appeared. ‘Any better?’ ‘Still not working. Can we call a plumber now?’ ‘No need for that, I can fix it. Just be patient.’ Archie came out and handed her a small hammer. ”Try tapping it, see if we can…

  Iain Kelly

  06/03/2024

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• SIGHTSEEING IN THAILAND

  

  ‘It’s not a race!’ called Somchai. Lamai redoubled her efforts, breaking into as much of a sprint as she could muster while pulling the occupied rickshaw. ‘Watch out for the hole!’ She swerved in front of him, the rickshaw threatening to topple over. Somchai took evasive action to avoid careening into the back of her.…

  Iain Kelly

  19/07/2023

  creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• CAN’T SEE THE WOOD FOR THE TREES

  ‘There,’ Archie called, as he swept up the final leaf and dropped it in the bin. ‘Will you come in now?’ Agnes called, her voice rising over the howling gusts of wind. ‘It’s nothing but a strong breeze. Doesn’t it feel better to have the garden clean and pristine?’ ‘Does it matter? The forecast says…

  Iain Kelly

  25/01/2023

  creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• IN A SPIN

  He tried to contain his temper as he repeated the same argument into the telephone. ‘I stood in the store with your sales representative and pointed out the exact model I wanted.’ ‘And that’s the model you have,’ the manager explained. ‘Yes, but in white, not pink. Pink doesn’t match the rest of my kitchen.…

  Iain Kelly

  18/01/2023

  creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• THE GARDEN ROOM

  An extension proved too expensive, but Agnes insisted she needed more space. ‘How can I be expected to be creative with you in the same room?’ ‘I don’t get in your way,’ Archie replied. ‘You slurp. You chew. You exhale!’ Suitably chastised, Archie investigated a garden room. He would lose his flowerbeds, but he would…

  Iain Kelly

  25/05/2022

  creative writing, Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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