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Coming Home – Part One

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Esther Chilton

“I’m not going in there. Not if there are great, big, ferocious tigers,” Gemma cried. Eight-year-old Abigail tutted at her younger sister and shook her head. “Tigers, indeed. Of course there aren’t any tigers. It’s a garden, not a jungle,” … Continue reading →

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A Valentine’s Tale

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Esther Chilton

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, it’s time for a special love story. My thanks goes to Murray Clarke for sending this in: Roses are Red By Murray Clarke Violet, ninety-six, stared thoughtfully out of the window, a tear in … Continue reading →

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A New Friend – Part One

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Esther Chilton

‘Mum! Come and meet my new friend,’ Jake burst through the kitchen door. Laura beamed at her son. ‘Your first day back at school went all right then?’ ‘It was okay, I suppose. But I’ve made a bestest ever new … Continue reading →

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The End Part Three

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Esther Chilton

For part one, click here. For part two, click here. ‘Well?’ he pouted as Granny ended the call. ‘Grab your coat, love. Let’s go and see your mum.’ ‘She’s not dead?’ Craig’s eyes widened and he sprinted down the hall, … Continue reading →

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The End Part Two

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Esther Chilton

For part one, click here. Granny stared at the dials on her silver watch. Tick tock, another minute passed. It had been five hours and still no news. They jumped together, shoulders wrenching back and screams catching in their throats. … Continue reading →

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The End Part One

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Esther Chilton

His mummy was dying. He stared at her face, usually so beautiful and serene now sweat-soaked and puckered as the pain finally claimed her. ‘Mummy, don’t leave me, Mummy!’ he said, his voice trembling with sobs. ‘Craig,’ she reached out, … Continue reading →

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Diary of A Divorced Son Part Three

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Esther Chilton

For part one, click here For part two, click here 8th September I didn’t go to school today. I told Mum I’d been throwing up all night. It was true, but it wasn’t because I was ill. Mum went off … Continue reading →

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Diary Of A Divorced Son Part Two

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Esther Chilton

For part one, click here. 6th September Dad came to see me today and he was on his own. He tried to act all pally, giving me a pat on the back and ruffling my hair. He shoved an ‘HMV’ … Continue reading →

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Diary Of A Divorced Son Part One

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Esther Chilton

3rd September Mum and Dad’s divorce came through today. Mum danced round the breakfast table singing, ‘I’m gonna get that man right out of my hair.’ She looked like a witch with her hair stuck up and a grin Tony … Continue reading →

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Daffodils Part Three

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Esther Chilton

For part one, please click here. For part two, please click here. I went blank after that. I couldn’t think, speak, move or function in any way. I didn’t want to either. I wanted to die too. I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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