Tag: european union

• R IS FOR ROME, ITALY

  A STORY OF ROUTINE IN ROME, ITALY The old man sat under the umbrella of the cafe, shaded from the strong Roman sun. Sipping from the cool ice drink he watched the people go by. Every day he sat at the same table, in the same chair, facing the same direction. Around him Piazza Navona…

  Iain Kelly

  20/04/2018

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Short Story

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• Q IS FOR QUIMPER, FRANCE

  A STORY OF QUERULOUSNESS IN QUIMPER, FRANCE ‘It’s unusual in that it bends in the middle to match the contours of its location and avoid an area of swamp,’ Agnes read from the guide. ‘Probably couldn’t build it right,’ muttered Archie. Agnes gave him a withering look and carried on reading from the pamphlet. ‘Some…

  Iain Kelly

  19/04/2018

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Short Story

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• P IS FOR PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

  A STORY OF PERESTROIKA IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA (now the CZECH REPUBLIC) ‘My old friend,’ he greeted Phillips with an enthusiastic hug as he had always done. Phillips returned the gesture before resuming his seat. Přemysl took the seat opposite him. They sat facing out from the small coffee shack, looking at the pond and the green park…

  Iain Kelly

  18/04/2018

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Short Story

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• A TO Z CHALLENGE 2018 – HALFWAY SUMMARY

  

  Already we’re at the halfway intermission in this year’s A to Z Challenge. Thank you so much to everyone who has been reading, commenting and liking my stories so far, as we take a trip round all 28 countries of the European Union, it is really appreciated. Still some big countries to visit – like…

  Iain Kelly

  15/04/2018

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Review

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• M IS FOR METLIKA on the SLOVENIAN-CROATIAN BORDER

  A STORY OF MENDING THE PAST IN METLIKA, on the SLOVENIA-CROATIA BORDER ‘It’s difficult for you to understand, child.’ Mia looked up at her grandfather, his rheumy eyes were moist with restrained tears. He managed a sad smile, ‘It’s difficult for me to understand. My whole life I belonged to one great country.’ His voice…

  Iain Kelly

  14/04/2018

  A TO Z CHALLENGE, creative writing, Fiction, Short Story

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