Tag: childhood
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KRYPTONITE

‘With this jewel I can rule the world. No one can stop me .’ ‘You’ll never get away with this, Luthor.’ Superman replied. ‘Who’s going to stop me? You, Superman? You’re weaker than a human so long as I have this stone.’ Lex Luthor gave an evil laugh. As he did so a dark shape…
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SHADOWS FROM THE PAST

Frankie stood waiting in the dark gloom. He pulled his jacket collar up as the cold air bit into his face. Looking across the black river there was a concert on at the new hall which was lit up in luminous red, pink and orange. The sweeping lights cast colourful shadows that reflected on the water and…
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RIVER OF MEMORIES
Nick stood on the bank of the river and tried to drown out the city around him and listen to the flow of the water. He closed his eyes and remembered. ** The sound of Rosie and Finn laughing filled the air as they ran around him. Michelle nestled into his side as they lay amongst…
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A WASP’S NEST

The boy watched his father standing by the sea on the pebble beach. The sun shone in the clear sky, the water shimmered in the breeze. He prodded at the stones with his toe. Beneath them he saw a small, brown object. He picked it up. Pieces flaked away when he picked at the structure. As…
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THE CONFRONTATION
The sun shone through the leaves of the oak tree, swaying in the gentle breeze. Their shadows played over Caleb as he sat with his back against the broad trunk, looking along the dusty track. From his carefully chosen vantage point across from the church he could see all…