Stories tagged “mum”
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'Sweetheart'
I swear my heart stopped for a second. On my worst days I’d think back, wishing it actually had. “You alright sweetheart?” the man said in a deep voice, his mouth twisted in a disguised leer. His hands held my arms, as if to steady me...
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Reprise
Now, it is important to tell you about what was going on at home at this point. By now it was about 8:30 and my Mum was getting worried Hello! That’s me Alright Mum they get it Becky has kindly let me write here to give my side of the story. Beca...
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What is life?
Life must go on. That’s what they say, isn’t it? But why? Don’t get me wrong, I hope it does, but why must it? I find that I’m reminded of the film ‘As Good as it Gets’ – the gay neighbour says “I’m so damned sorry for myself that it