https://anchor.fm/d-m-roberts/embed/episodes/Words-Out--Final-chapter-e1musud https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/vltazCyxMsb The alarm clock rang, rolling over Brian hit the snooze button. He looked at the woman lying next to him, man, he was a lucky son-of-a-bitch. He stroked the soft hair that lay tangled over her face. It was as soft as the first time he had stroked it nearly 20 years … Continue reading Words Out – There is always a plan
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Words Out (con’d Chapters 12-13)
Solitary Moments They arrived at the hospital where the woman thanked them endlessly. “You are too very good, Grazie. My name is Natalia Catalano.” Brian knew that name, why did he know it? It was on his list, of course, it was. Not Natalia but Eduardo. “Eduardo?” He spluttered. “Si, Eduardo Catalano, you know? You … Continue reading Words Out (con’d Chapters 12-13)
Words Out (con’d Chapters 10-11)
Pastures New Brian lay on his bed, he glanced at the notepad. He had been so busy the past few weeks that he had barely given it a second thought. He had meant to scan through it, purely out of curiosity when he thought he had recognised a name on the T.V. Now, what was … Continue reading Words Out (con’d Chapters 10-11)
Words Out con’d (chapters 8-9)
Before the Committee D M Roberts Copyright 2022 Azrael entered the room, he bowed to the committee that sat before him. St Peter occupied the middle space. “Come forward.” He did as he was instructed. “Introduce yourself.” Azrael wondered why he had to introduce himself, they knew who he was, more protocol. “Azrael, Angel of … Continue reading Words Out con’d (chapters 8-9)
Words Out (con’d Chapter 6-7)
Old Friends D M Roberts Copyright 2022 Azrael did not make his presence known, but simply stood, as he often did, watching the old man. The heat was a dusty one as often was the case in this part of the world. The old man waved to his Great-grandchildren he was waving to the sky, … Continue reading Words Out (con’d Chapter 6-7)
Words Out (con’d)
A Narrow Escape D M Roberts Copyright © 2022 D M Roberts All rights reserved. Man, it was bright. Maybe he was in a hospital theatre, they had bright lights. The voices he heard were unfamiliar to him, strange and echoey. They seemed to be arguing about something, he couldn't make out what that was … Continue reading Words Out (con’d)
Under the rug
I recently attended a book fayre. This was a fantastic day and I spoke with many members of the public, something I never imagined I would have the nerve to do being the shy, retiring person I am. There was one person in particular that stuck in my mind. Now, before I get into this … Continue reading Under the rug
Technology!
I have to admit, I'm from the era of paper and pencil, I liked that. Technology mostly has me flummoxed. There, I said it! I watch with wonder at our younger generation as they type at lightening speed, with their split screens and varying media platforms and honestly, it hurts my brain. This is my … Continue reading Technology!
Her
I used to be methen I disappearedand in her place came you.I do not know you,you do not fit,no matter how long you stay here and sit.I catch glimpses of her that take me by surprise,I strain to catch hold of her hand,to make her stay just a little while,but she doesn't seem to understand.She … Continue reading Her
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