Tag: house
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FLAT-PACKED
Archie stared in puzzlement at the leftover screw and nut. He scratched his head. He checked and re-checked the instructions. He was sure he had done it correctly. With a crash, the room folded flat around him. Damn these new flat-packed houses. Written as part of #MicroMondays, hosted by Varad over at Loose End Of…
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THE NEW NORMAL
Elaine looked at the water lapping against the side of the house. She could see the small white line she had made yesterday. ‘Level is the same as yesterday,’ she said. Albert nodded. That meant the dam had held. Another storm had passed and their town was secure. ‘Anything you need from the store?’ ‘Just…
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THE ENTERTAINER
The press and public were behind the fence that circled the property, far enough away to prevent them seeing inside the old house. Horowitz looked out at the growing crowd. News had spread fast. He had got the call as he was about to end his shift. A dead body, suicide. He recognised the address. Now he looked at…
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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…
Iain Kelly 