Monthly Archives: April 2021

A Timeless Union

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

One afternoon my Grandad said to me, “Son, to men, women always remain a mysterious entity while to women, men become a flawed utility.” He made the comment with a chuckle and it made me smile because I remember Grandma … Continue reading →

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My Life In Residence

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

My name is Stanley Castle, which is the name I prefer, although the familiar, “We’re all friends now” people insist on calling me “Stan.” I am a man who relishes order and formalities and excessive familiarity unsettles me: it has … Continue reading →

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The Cost Of Love

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

He loved her but it didn’t show:gave her protection from a distance and  understanding without a sense of intimacy. Just some guy in a cubicle crunching numbers through the working day: it wasn’t climbing Everest but it paid the bills. … Continue reading →

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