Leanne Taylor

“Life Lessons” by Leanne Taylor

Submitted to Contest #198

*mentions of death It was a cold and rainy day at Sir Trevelyan’s Primary school. Several children were crowding the cloakroom getting dry and taking their coats off. As soon as they walked into the main classroom they were greeted by their teacher, Mrs Bates. She was a kind woman and a mother of two. She would frequently run into her youngest daughter, Jessica, while at work. Ophelia Bates decides to run a lesson on Animal biology, which she knew would interest Jessica. But she was in a different class so couldn't participate. How...

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“Never truly alone” by Leanne Taylor

Tw mentions of death and mentions of alcohol It was a chilly September I'm the year 1976. The Flannigan Arms pub, located near Gatwick Airport, was once again packed with customers. Several off peak tourists stopped by on their way to other destinations as the pub manager, Rupert was checking on the staff and supplies. He caught a glimpse at the corner of his wife and Daughter. He looked over and smiled, also signaling that he would be with them in just a moment. The new born looked around withh tired eyes, once opened it was clear they ...

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“The kings word” by Leanne Taylor

In the busy city of New York, a play had just finished and the cast were posing for photos. The main cast were first to get photos including the well known Hayes sisters who were both now married.The excited and young-looking photographer captured the elegant poses of the two ladies.They were met with the judgemental scowl of Sarah Smythe who many people described as self-centred and conceited.The camerman tried not to smirk while seeing the pompous woman stare down at the director's daughters. Melinda was handling her early 30s well with be...

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“When my heaven fell apart ” by Leanne Taylor

Submitted to Contest #102

I awoke in a peculiar looking room. It was oddly sterile looking and the walls were white and strewn with various documents. It was something I had never seen before, where I grew up this form of hygiene was never heard of.The last thing I remember was coughing up blood after taking a large dose of my late husband's opioids.My whole world had fallen apart, now it seems that I might be dead.Shortly after waking, A figure entered my room. The person had an androgynous form, but I had these vibes that this person was female. They did look famil...

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“Beginners Luck ” by Leanne Taylor

Submitted to Contest #96

It was a chilly September in the year 1971 and two women were entering the village of Hookworth on the outskirts of London. They were not local and were there on ‘business’. They were on the lookout for a place called the ‘Flannigan Arms’. The oldest female seemed a little annoyed and grumbled to the younger girl. “Trust half the reapers to skive off and leave you alone, Abigail” the female sighed, feeling bad for the girl. The teen looked at the brunette, “it’s alright Titania I’m just glad you can supervise me while I get the job done. I...

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“Second chances” by Leanne Taylor

Submitted to Contest #94

*side note: Mrs McCain's name is based on a character from youtube influencer GraystillplaysThere was a young girl known as Ellie Bull in the year 3 class of Sir Penelope's school in 1999. She was a small built girl with dark blonde hair and green eyes.Other students said she had a Napoleon complex, and often tried to assert whatever independence she could gain. She had a cocktail of non or ill diagnosed mental health conditions. And struggled to maintain friendships. There was a teacher who stood out to her, Mrs Florence McCain. Who ha...

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“Something for everyone” by Leanne Taylor

Submitted to Contest #93

The Flannigan family were almost ready, they were organising a party for James Flannigan aka Jimmy. He had been going through year's of parental hell, no thanks to his toxic ex-wife. Samantha Platt was an unpleasant woman, she had a cousin called Marie who was equally as vile and both girls had caused trouble for the Flannigan family. The pub owners son, Toby offered to upgrade security just in case these evil women crash the party. He hated Marie as he accused Toby of child abuse due to his and his daughter's unique eye colour, inherited fr...

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“The closing order: doing Grandma Proud” by Leanne Taylor

Submitted to Contest #92

DOING GRANDMA PROUD (And the mother from hell) Tanya had a rough day at the care home. She had just said goodbye to a resident and was set to go home. Although, as she knew, things never ran smoothly and there was always something else to take care of. While walking the corridors saying goodbye to everyone, she spotted a young man, who she had not seen since last year. She decided to go over to him to find out what he wanted. He looked at Tanya “sorry to bother you but I came here to say goodbye to my grandma,” he said, she was sure she kn...

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“Issues with blending in” by Leanne Taylor

Submitted to Contest #92

Issues with blending in A teen boy called David Morse was walking down the streets of a village he was visiting. He would try to take walks in the moonlight and avoid the daytime. He knew he struggled to be in the sunlight for long periods as his skin would start to slowly blister as a result. He remembered going to the village's local pub Flannigan Arms once before and was deciding to visit again. The last time he was there three of his 'uncles' had embarrassed him by making inappropriate comments towards a young female server.  Davi...

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“life log” by Leanne Taylor

Submitted to Contest #91

LIFE LOGDropping the micAuthor: Leanne TaylorOn the outskirts of the village of Hookworth in the year 2034, there was an abandoned library. No human had entered there in several decades, and it looked antique.There had been several rumours about the place, most saying it was haunted. Many people swore that they heard voices that sounded like they came from the eerie place.A young man called Ezra Turner had noticed that his fiancée, Jessica Bates was distant with him lately. He had noticed her spending a lot of time with her Grandparents and ...

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“Karma in the kids section” by Leanne Taylor

Karma In the kids section Aka ‘My Superhero'Author: Leanne TaylorTwo small children had entered the library with their parents. The oldest boy was very excited and was looking to pick up a book on dinosaurs. His sister, Layla was looking at a picture book of 'Spot the Dog'.Their mother, Lisa, decided to read a few graphic novels about Superheroes. She was always fascinated by the drawing styles and had hoped to one day, be a successful illustrator. She sighed, as she felt this was a pipe dream. But she pushed that aside to enjoy her wee...

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