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Lesson 5 – The Doorway

A hidden doorway. In my basement! If I’d known this was here, it wouldn’t have taken me twelve months to clear out the cellar. After fighting my way through the army of woodlice and the cobweb traps that threatened to … Continue reading →

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Scenes

Weekends are always a welcome intermission, almost like elementary recess, because I get some well-earned rest from the stresses of work. On the other hand, it is also when I must do weekly chores that I have delayed throughout the … Continue reading →

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Dark Interior

I slammed the front door behind me and turned the deadlock, hearing its click accompanied by muffled yells and curses outside. What had I done to piss these guys off? I turned toward the kitchen, thinking I could run out … Continue reading →

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The Car and Oh Well!

1 The Car  I was rather uncomfortable as Mary drove me to my mother’s place in her own car. Mary seemed to be in a buoyant mood. She was playing her favourite playlist on her car player and chatting cheerfully. … Continue reading →

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The Storm

“Honey, it’s so good to have you back. How long are you staying?” My mother greets me on her front porch, perky and hopeful. Her small frame is dressed in jeans and a pink hoodie, and her dyed-black hair drains … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Ire

Sakura and I were trying to settle into the upstairs guest room that fateful Wednesday afternoon, our parents’ home enshrouded under a torrent of rain from the storm raging outside. Father had smiled at me, happy I found a woman … Continue reading →

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