Robin sat in the dirt by the shed and gazed down at his rusting arm. His name wasn’t actually Robin, but little Alfie had been so excited when he’d been brought home that they let him name him. The wind picked up and drops of rain started to bounce off his skin, so he curled … Continue reading Gardner’s Friend
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Dog Day Afternoon
Jess backed up against the glass door and she gently pushed it open. As she entered the shop, a bell hanging above the door gently tinkled and the man sitting by the work bench towards the back of the shop, looked up. ‘What can I do for you, young lady’, he asked as he put … Continue reading Dog Day Afternoon
You Don’t Need to be a Weatherman
Lincoln opened the cab door of the tractor, stood on the seat, and leaned out supporting himself on the door. ‘God damnit, Kyle’ he exclaimed. His shorts and t-shirt swayed in the breeze as he wiped the sweat away from his forehead. ‘I don’t understand’ replied Kyle, perched on top of the cab, laptop in … Continue reading You Don’t Need to be a Weatherman
