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Dashcam

‘Psst!’ The sound came from a car that had its window rolled down, while a feminine hand waved for me to go over. Walking slowly towards it, a woman’s head poked out and a few jerks shook her gently. ‘Yes?’ ‘Are you free now?’ ‘Yeah?’ ‘Come into the front seat.’ I went through the door…Continue readingDashcam

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A Widow’s Replacement

*Knock knock* (dialogue between mother and son) ‘Still doing your work?’ ‘Yeah mum. What’s up?’ ‘Nothing. Just wanted to check in on you.’ ‘Hey, have you been crying?’ ‘A little. I miss him.’ He couldn’t let his mum cry herself to sleep and led her back into the empty bedroom, now missing a father after…Continue readingA Widow’s Replacement

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Eternal Secret

A confession by a girl, for her boyfriend of two year. Baby, I’m sorry I can never tell you this except through here, on J’s blog. I have followed his site for a few years (even before we met) and I know there has to be a huge following of his stories. That is why…Continue readingEternal Secret

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Dinner and Breakfast

Dad: ‘Boy, sleep early. A few of my friends will be over for a drink.’ Me: ‘Okay dad.. Have fun.’ He closed the door quietly and went back into the master bedroom, which I supposed he told my mum the same thing. Through the gap under my door, I saw their lights turn off and…Continue readingDinner and Breakfast

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The Familiar Face

‘Oh my god! I’m so sorry. Why didn’t you tell me you are closing?’ ‘Cause you actually keep me motivated!’ ‘What nonsense. I’ll leave after packing up. Have a good night.’ The hot Chinese mum, that came into the cafe two days ago with her son, returned alone to do some work on her laptop.…Continue readingThe Familiar Face