Tag: story
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THE DAILY POST: DISAPPEAR
‘Sammy,’ he shouted now, more desperate. Other parents stared, two or three came over to him, looking concerned, willing to help. He tried to explain to them, his words were shrill and panicked, ‘He was right here, right here, at the slide, I had his hand, and then I turned for a second and he…
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THE DAILY POST: AWKWARD
Should he tell her? How to tell her? It might more harm than help. On the other hand, if he leaves it unsaid and someone else mentions it… What a fix. There can be no winner in this situation. He can’t let it go on like this. Honesty is the best policy. ‘Darling, I’m not…
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TUNNEL VISION
Focus. Clear your mind. Think of nothing else but the next hundred metres. Block everything out beyond the borders of your lane. Tunnel vision – the start line to the finish line and nothing else. Remember your training: concentration; balance; commitment. ‘On your marks.’ You step forward, steady yourself, one last look into the crowd…
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AVENUE OF PEACE
And now the light at the end of the avenue calls, the journey almost complete. At one end, back that way, new seeds are growing, young saplings stretching from the earth to which I must return. Once young myself, I have walked the avenue of my life until the end. There have been mistakes along…
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NEW BOOTS
Seeing him sitting by the road she felt she had to do something. His boots were gaffer-taped around the toes. A few doors along was a shoe shop. He smiled and followed her. The staff in the store were her only hope now, the only witnesses to have seen them. Would he like a hot meal…
Iain Kelly 