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Submitted to Contest #248
Bobby had gone to the B&Q DIY store for a new hedge trimmer. Both the lengthening leylandii and the consequentially shaded Sharon demanded action. As a sweetener, Sharon had agreed that a bigger cutter was now essential, given the neglect for the past two years of lockdown. Sharon knew that Bobby’s reservoir of motivation drained quickly and required regular replenishment. She was also painfully aware that Bobby was a gadget groupie, although, what necessitated all that stuff and what it did, other than hang in the shed, was beyond her k...
Submitted to Contest #245
“This is just another of your fads, Jamie.” Alice wasn't happy. “Just like the rest. And expensive too. Two hundred for a telescope you never use. I’d hoped that was it, but now this. Five hundred miles for five minutes of darkness.” “Four. Totality takes four minutes.” Jamie corrected. “Call me a liar for a minute. You are so damn pernickety!” It was important to get facts correct, but he reckoned you can’t argue about everything. Even when you know you are right. ‘The story of my life,’ he thought. “You’ll enjoy it, Alice.” “Hmph...
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