GONE IN A MATTER OF MINUTES 3: TAKE A WALK WITH ME
My mind has gone through the whole gamut of emotions possible in the last two minutes. From disappointment, to rage, and finally, to determination. Read More …
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GONE IN A MATTER OF MINUTES 2: ANONYMOUS
I knew this was the moment of truth. Crunch time. The ultimate decision-making moment. The moment I’d been dreading for weeks. Contradictorily, it was also the moment exciting me beyond anything I’d experienced before. Read More …
GONE IN A MATTER OF MINUTES 1: I SAW RED
In retrospect, I shouldn’t have come to my wife’s work Christmas party. For the last three days I’ve been on the bad end of a gastro bug. I’m only just beginning to get over it. Because of the bug I’ve missed work for two days and I can’t remember the last time that happened. I’m a contract shearer, if you’re interested. Read More …
IF YOU TRULY LOVE ME: Chapter 03 Holly’s Words
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MY CELL BOUNCED off the bed from where I’d thrown it and landed with a thud on the floor. I walked around the far side, initially intending to pick it up but as I looked down at its blank screen it became the focus of my rage and I kicked it instead. It skidded under the bed. I left it there. What was the point of retrieving it? David was refusing to talk about anything but divorce. Read More …
The Seven Deadly Sins: Rage
Dave always keeps his promises. He drove home from work slowly, pondering the sad state of his marriage. Things were bad enough that a normal man would have requested a divorce long ago. But Dave wasn’t a normal man. Read More …
A Simple Conversation 2 – Deborah
THE SCENE: Dave Brown is sitting at the kitchen table. It is Sunday evening and his wife, Deborah, has just walked in, carrying a small suitcase. They have been married for five years and are currently childless but aim to rectify that in the very near future. Read More …
Sprung Ending 9
Julie glanced at me, stepped inside and shut the door behind her. I heard the deadlock engage like the closing of a coffin lid. Read More …
Sprung Ending 8
“When did you find out about my affair with Michael?” Read More …
Sprung Ending 7
And Dave would be in the background the whole time, waiting. Read More …
Sprung Ending 6
Pulling the cover back, I slid carefully into my side of the huge bed. Still wide awake, I glanced at the clock on the bedside table. Strange. It was turned facing away from the bed. Read More …