She glanced heavenward at the night sky soon to be adorned with fireworks, surrounded by people eager to start the countdown. Giggling kids waved sparklers and for a moment, she wished to be in their shoes, innocent and unburdened. Those … Continue reading
She’d fought with her mother, banged the front door and stormed out of the house – again. She went to her usual place, a bench in a darkened side street. Any teenager would have probably thought twice, but Jessica didn’t … Continue reading
Professor Monroe wrote another chemical equation, as the lab echoed with the hiss of flames being switched on. Mary stared into the hot glow and was once again accosted with the reek of her mother’s burning flesh. Her father hadn’t cried … Continue reading
Jonathan, the museum guard, swiftly grabbed the intruder and wrenched off his mask. But he was actually a she, who wasn’t more than fifteen or sixteen. The fear on her face was palpable, but she stared Jonathan squarely in the eyes. … Continue reading
“I’m cold Andy,” whispered Bessie. Andy picked up his blanket. “Take this, but don’t tell Mama, you know she couldn’t afford to have the heating turned back on.” Andy was only thirteen but he’d had to grow up early. He … Continue reading
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