Monthly Archives: January 2015

142. Clash in the Attic

“I think the bathroom light is broken, love. I can hear it buzzing.” That’s how most of my DIY epics begin. Now, I don’t know what you’re like, but I don’t pick up the phone and call A Man when … Continue reading

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141. Stepping Out

“I’m knocking.” Giz another card, lad.” “Here you go, Stan.” “Fuck. I’m knocking too.” “I’m not. What about that lot?” “Bastard.” The slap of dog-eared playing cards and the slurp of tea. The soft hiss of a Calor gas heater. … Continue reading

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140. The Bay.

Reading the tide times by lamplight in the caravan, waiting for the sea to leech out into the darkness, exposing rock and pool and weed. “You’ll be careful, won’t you, love?” she says for the fifth time. “I will.” I … Continue reading

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