Monthly Archives: October 2017

Annabelle

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I’ve never heard anyone say “When I was young all I wanted to be was a liar” because that would be mad wouldn’t it? I mean, I ask you, what could be more stupid? Why would you wish to be … Continue reading →

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She Was His Obligation

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Her face was like a map of the forgotten world or maybe just a nightmare, lined, creased and tired from experience, but there was a quality of defiance about it which drew you to a second look. Those smoker’s eyes, … Continue reading →

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Her Parting Words

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

The time for pretending was now over: her gaunt face lying on the pillow, eking out her final breaths, Madelaine our only child, sleeping quietly in my arms, too young to watch her mother’s presence living out its final throw. … Continue reading →

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A Carefully Considered Courtship

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Charles Junkett, a surname he hated by the way, and Samantha Prigg met on the first day of University at a ‘Freshers’ gathering where both were meant to throw caution to the wind and drink deeply from the froth-filled chalice … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Watch

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I did not know my father, he died before I became conscious enough about life to recognise a face or understand a situation so I was largely raised by my aunt for long period sas my mother often went missing somewhere in her … Continue reading →

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