Stories I’ve written about my growing up experiences
“Elizabeth I’ve been thinking for some time about forming a literature club where we could read a particular book and share our thoughts about the authors and their works. Would you have an interest in helping me set up such a club?” Elizabeth paused eating and looked up happily. “I’d love that, William. How could I help?” “Well, I could look for a suitable venue … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 5
Finding Life Partners The evening was a success. He picked Mary up at her home for the dance under the watchful supervision of her father and brothers and was instructed to get to her home safely and on time after the dance. This irritated him for a moment but when Mary appeared in her evening outfit with hair done beautifully his breath was taken away … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 4
Planning For Revenge The principal and teachers marveled at Jack’s transformation and rallied around to help this prodigal son find a better life. He began to get good grades at school too. William and Susan watched this with approval and commended their brother, encouraging him in every way they could, thinking he’d turned his life around. Little did they know that a spirit of rage … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 2
Jack’s Radicalization Event Joseph Colthorpe grunted as he read the morning paper delivered to their small convenience store serving one of Fairdale’s suburbs. Those were the days when outside of the central business district these kinds of stores served the suburbs of all towns. Not everyone in town was rich enough to possess one of these emerging methods of personal transportation, a car or motorbike, … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 1
Fran Bailey panicked as she surveyed the child Rose Peterson aged five under her authority in the Little People Pre School. At age sixty Fran had been with the school for most of her teaching life and was struggling with health issues none of her fellow staff were aware of as she was a very private person. As a teacher Fran was experienced and considered … Continue reading Rose Peterson’s Ordeal
Sue Anne sat on top of the hill looking out over the suburbs of Granville from her favorite place of retreat when bored at home. She could make out certain landmarks familiar to her in the distance and there was one building particularly she could recognize instantly because of her familiarity with the building. Her father Adam Dressler owned the legal practice which occupied the … Continue reading Sue Anne
Relationship Redefined On returning home they rushed to contact their moms and to their surprise were met with a torrent of anger at the end of the conversation each being instructed not to have anything to do with each other. It was painful memories of betrayal on the part of Samantha Farmer and Amy Farmer. The former believed Amy had enticed Ralph away from his … Continue reading Christmas Family Reconciliation – Chapter 2
Rachel the Beach Thief Glennis Abbot watched from a vantage point above the beach on a brilliant sunshine weekend day. It was a familiar sight she loved, the ocean blue and beautiful with gentle waves caressed the shore. She had just finished an assignment chosen for her college history project looking into the foundation of this city and its suburbs. Pioneers had named the … Continue reading Forgiveness Rewards Chapter 1
The Laffy Boys Hit Town Mick Murphy sighed as he glanced at the two early teens cowering in the corner. The two looked back at him with defiant looks but Mick knew from experience they were putting on an act and were fearful of what was ahead of them. A couple of farm kids that had fled from parental abuse and taken up residence down … Continue reading Mick and Mary to the Rescue Chapter 1
Going Separate Ways Cindy patted her son on the arm. “Beth the boys are protective of their sister. I’ve explained the realities to them and told them it is either my sister or your kind offer as the best way to solve our family situation. I told them if they could persuade you and Sam then that would be the best option as we’d get … Continue reading A Country Saga – Chapter 2
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