Tag Archives: Reputation

Imprisoned By Reputation

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

You know that practised smile, the air-hostess smile so beloved in the world of the antiseptic greeting? Miss Laura had it and could look on you and then move away before you could ask if her manner was sincere or … Continue reading →

Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, Peter Wells, Reputation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

Related To The Bard

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

William Stir-Arrow was, and possibly might have remained, a playwright whose abilities would remain concealed from the general public where it not for a peculiar conversation held at some publishing house.His family legend had it that they were intimately connected, … Continue reading →

Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, humour, Peter Wells, Talent, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

The Dancing Class

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

You know that practised smile, the air-hostess smile? Miss Laura had it and could look on you and then move away before you could ask if her manner was sincere or meant for you or just a reflection of your … Continue reading →

Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, Life, Peter Wells, Relationships, Reputation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Life Without Comment

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Rosie Lotteridge is a woman who, she suggests, “Adds colour to many lives.” My aunt, who was connected to her in some way, something to do with committees I understand, said of her when her name came up in conversation. … Continue reading →

Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, Love, Peter Wells, Relationships, Reputation | Tagged , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Indiscrete Memories

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

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

Posted in character, Creative Fiction, creative writing, Fiction, Peter Wells, Reputation | Tagged , , , , | 17 Comments