Tag: non-fiction
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CLIFF EDGE
The end of the United Kingdom. Figuratively and literally. Beyond the cliffs, over the water, Europe and the rest of the world. The court has spoken. Scotland has no say, the Scottish Parliament has no say, the Scottish people have no say. London will rule. There will be no self-determination. It feels like democracy is […]
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SUE – IN MEMORIAM
It is absurd. She can’t be gone. She wouldn’t want you to be angry, but there is anger. She wouldn’t want sadness, but how can you stop the tears? How do you fill the hole that has been left behind? But we will always have her words, her joy and her inspiration. And gratitude, for […]
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ROLL YOUR SLEEVE UP
Is there an element of risk involved? Only if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients. Side effects? Shivers, headache, tiredness. Take some paracetamol. And that’s it? That’s it. You’re sure there’s not a Bill Gates microchip in there? I’m sure. Roll your sleeve up. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. […]
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Only 11 words allowed this week, so not really a story! This week my story collection is free to possess from Amazon. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. This week’s prompt was: Possess. Click on the link to read more stories by other writers. Get ‘Collected Sketches’ for free for the next few days […]
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THE WRONG GUY
The man arrived in reception and shouted his name. ‘Guy?’ He stood up and walked towards him, ‘Hello.’ ‘This way, we haven’t got much time.’ Odd, he thought, his interview for a BBC accountant job wasn’t for another twenty minutes. They hurried along corridors. ‘It’ll be Karen interviewing you. Just give her the answers and […]
Iain Kelly 