Tag: modern
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IMMORTALITY IN THE MODERN WORLD
I wrapped my arms around Kyle. We turned and watched the parasail disappearing in the distance. ‘There he goes, my crazy brother’ I sighed. ‘Maybe he’ll come back safe.’ Kyle suggested, more in hope than expectation. The clouds on the horizon had been gathering. The storm would make landfall imminently. It had been downgraded from…
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LAUNCH DAY
They were about ten cars from the front now. They should get a space on the next ferry. They watched the lucky ones on the departing ship disappear from view. ‘How long have we got?’ She glanced at her watch. ‘Half an hour. We should make it.’ ‘Any word from Artie?’ ‘They made it across.…
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A MANHATTAN TALE
Rockefeller, the Radio City Music Hall, one block over Fifth Avenue. All the famous sights of midtown Manhattan surround him as he trudges along the street. He’s not interested in any of them. Not this time. When he first arrived he had been taken in by the glitz of the place. Not anymore. Now he…
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FAUCETLY CHALLENGED
The evening had gone just as he had wanted it to. Sally had invited him round for dinner and drinks. She had been single for a few months now after her divorce. They’d been flirting round the office. He was sure she liked him. The meal had gone well, conversation flowed, along with the wine.…
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THE ELEPHANT’S ARSE
‘This, ladies and gentlemen, is the new exhibit I am most proud of.’ The group of dignitaries, sponsors and critics gathered round, those at the back craning their necks to get a clearer view. Hans Schiedt was extremely proud of the natural life museum he had been brought in to reinvigorate. The old building had…
Iain Kelly 