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'But she was there.' By Leanne Spencer Halloween night itself, the build up and preparations got everyone spooked and jittery, more and more every year. This year was no different but there was a new kid on the block to join our gang of night street trawlers, gathering all the sweets on offer and running rampage in the neighbourhood, of course in a good natured, high spirits way...forgive the pun! We hadn't officially met her yet but she looked like our sort of girl, although I had only seen her standing at her bedroom window. She ...
Submitted to Contest #98
From time to time, everyone needs that bit of luck, whether it be just to have a day out without it raining or the car getting through the MOT, to more serious situations like seeing a loved one get through a difficult situation. But what happens when everyone around you seems to be having all your share of that luck, the good luck and you have a dumpster full of the bad type. Well such a thing seems to be happening to Reese. You would not believe what she went through. It's now Thursday night, so I will take you back to the beginn...
Submitted to Contest #70
The night had drawn in and the ethereal summer glow of the day had turned to a cold, icy blue tone and as Olivia set upon making the evening meal, she felt a sudden unease, as if there was an unwelcome and unworldly presence.She called for Leo with a panic in her voice. However, no reply came. Where had he gone, she realised she had not seen him for over an hour and the house wasn't sprawling, so that was strange. They live close to the beach and Leo loved to spend time on the porch watching the waves. It was his calming place and with ...
Submitted to Contest #68
This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives and you would expect it should be, given that they were about to venture out from their very basic and mundane existence into a new ‘wild’ adventure. However, for Chris and Leanne plans and dreams always seem to be scuppered for one reason or another, be it fate or the interference of others! In this instance it was 'others' that would change the course of their lives forever and with all the will in the world for success just once, their plans would prove to be pointless. However, ...
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