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Submitted to Contest #315
LAST CALL For Dave Stevens it had been a long shift as a 999 Call Handler in Ambulance Red Base.The last one of the run of three always seemed to last forever. It had its usual mix of genuine calls, the old dears not wanting to be a bother even though they were in pain and in genuine need of assistance. They were Dave’s favourite callers; he always stayed on the line with them until the crew arrived. He wasn’t necessarily meant to, but he did.And, the time wasters. “The cat licked my face.” “I’ve broken up with my girlfriend and punched the ...
Submitted to Contest #304
AN ODD BOD Homeless Hugo Bamford had been sleeping in a bus shelter located at the top end of Bayswater for a few nights. The structure itself had been refurbished, courtesy of an adjacent local cafe. In exchange for a sign written ad with a large finger pointing in the Cafe‘s direction that read:“Go to the Odd Bods Cafe and try the worst coffee one woman on Trip Advisor ever had in her life.”The Odd Bods was quirky to say the least. From Hugo’s point of view the location was a safer and dryer option. The last place he frequented was open ...
THE SPEED OF SADNESS PROLOGUE A woman stood alongside a newly dug grave. She bent down and put down a small bunch of flowers at the headstone.A woman and her daughter emerged from the Church entrance. ‘Who is that standing at Dad’s grave?’‘I have no idea.’The woman blew a kiss at the headstone, turned and walked away. Across a Dance Floor. &nb...
Submitted to Contest #289
A DIFFERENT LOOK The emergence of Rufus Brennan from the Gents, back into the dining area of a smart eaterie off Piccadilly Circus turned heads and with good reason.Rufe (to his friends) was a London tour guide. His presence, back in to the main room caused no small amount of comment from the diners nearest to the convenience. He’d gone in to the convenience wearing normal casual clothes and carryi...
Submitted to Contest #288
RUSH HOUR ROMANCE The rain was stronger now. Herr Aldo Six stepped into the shelter of the Belgravia Cafe’s resplendent British Racing Green awning. He caught the attention of a waitress inside who would bring his usual order. The Cafe was a favourite haunt for Aldo who liked it’s Art Deco theme. He sat next to the outdoor heater enjoying the warmth it offered against the slight chill and enjoyed being in the dry just a yard away from the downpour. He was under the most sheltered of the...
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