Another story from Geoff’s soon to be anthology. A touching tale …plus a photo of Dog. 💜
I mentioned I’m editing an anthology of short fiction just now and the below piece I wrote after listening to someone with a totally debilitating condition. I’m not sure about it. It feels like it needs more but what? More backstory about Brian and what his life has been like, more about Prettie? The lake? What happens next? All of the above?
As ever I’d welcome ideas in the comments…
‘It’s neither.’
Brian wrinkled his nose. ‘That’s daft.’
She didn’t try and hide the sigh in her voice. ‘It’s just what the bumph says. Neither hot water – which means trouble, nor cold – which means depressing. This is just, you know, perfect.’
‘I still don’t see how.’
‘Try it. You’ll see.’ Prettie reached out a hand to the reluctant teen, whose arms were folded hard across his scarred chest.
‘Sure it won’t hurt?’
‘Come on.’ She indicated her…
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