Paul Sandford

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“THE CONFESSION” by Paul Sandford

Submitted to Contest #186

“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It’s been… it’s… Father, I—” “Easy now, son. Take a breath for a moment. How long has it been since your last confession?” “I… I don’t know.” “There are folks from Glen Lake to the Hudson that I only see once in a while. They will say, ‘Oh Father Sheehan, I know it’s been too long.’ But I still see them and that is okay. I don’t recall when you last sat with me and there is no shame in that, son – God is still happy you are here.” “It’s been a few years, I guess. I’m not sure if I should be h...

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Paul Sandford works in corporate communications and lives in Wirral, England with his wife. He is a fan of hygge and nature, and actively supports the work of animal welfare charities. He is new to the writing game and currently trying his hand at short stories. His first story, “The Assembly Field”, was published in the anthology Made In Wirral.