Tag: real
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LIFESPAN

The span of their lives ran together. Born within minutes of each other in the same city, they attended different schools separated by only one block, divided more by religious difference than geography. They found each other through mutual friends in their teenage years, growing closer with every trip to the park, visit to the…
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TABLOID INTRUSION

Well, it didn’t look much – a cuddly toy, a small chocolate each, a few sweets. It would have to do. He hoped they would understand. He collected them all and put them in the Santa sack. He left the newspaper lying open on the bed. His own face stared up at him from the…
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REALITY TV

The television crew followed them through the narrow hallway and into the small lounge. ‘Welcome to my humble abode,’ Maggie opened her arms with a winning smile. The camera caught the look of disgust on Lady Carrington’s face as she surveyed the room. Ashtrays filled with cigarette stubs, used tissues and dirty plates littered every…
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T IS FOR TALINN, ESTONIA
THE STORY OF ONE TEAM IN TALINN, ESTONIA The rumours had been flying about amongst the Tartan Army, the name given to the supporters of the Scottish national football team, since the evening before, while they were out soaking up the atmosphere and the alcohol around the centre of Talinn. Now, as the referee led…